Expedition 34
Launch: Soyuz TMA-06M October 23, 2012
Landing: March 15, 2013
Launch: Soyuz TMA-07M December 19, 2012
Landing: May 13, 2013
Astronauts: Kevin Ford, Roman Romanenko, Chris Hadfield, Tom Marshburn, Evgeny Tarelkin and Oleg Novitskiy
Expedition 34 began with the Soyuz TMA-05M undocking in November 2012. Three new crew members arrived shortly thereafter on Soyuz TMA-07M.
The crew members of the Expedition 34 mission put together the following description of their patch: "The outer border of the Expedition 34 patch takes the mold line of a crew transfer or generic resupply vehicle which will form our bridge to the orbiting outpost throughout the second half of its operational lifetime. Inscribed inside in gold is a craft symbolizing future extra-terrestrial landers that will someday open other celestial destinations to human exploration. Our Sun, which enables the miracle of the only known life in our universe, radiates above the rich and colorful orb of Earth. Its 15 rays represent the countries of the International Space Station (ISS) Partnership whose foresight and sacrifice have enabled the first small steps into our universe. The ISS in flight represents the dedication, ingenuity, and cooperation amongst the thousands and thousands of workers around the globe who have successfully designed and built a wonder of our modern world. The distant stars, like those visible in our night sky, beckon us to come further into the depths of space. 'Off the Earth. . . For the Earth' - Our acknowledgement of the responsibility and commitment to work diligently for all inhabitants of planet Earth."
Credit: NASA
Image Number: iss034-s-001
Date: December 2011
Expedition 34
Launch: Soyuz TMA-06M October 23, 2012
Landing: March 15, 2013
Launch: Soyuz TMA-07M December 19, 2012
Landing: May 13, 2013
Astronauts: Kevin Ford, Roman Romanenko, Chris Hadfield, Tom Marshburn, Evgeny Tarelkin and Oleg Novitskiy
Expedition 34 began with the Soyuz TMA-05M undocking in November 2012. Three new crew members arrived shortly thereafter on Soyuz TMA-07M.
The crew members of the Expedition 34 mission put together the following description of their patch: "The outer border of the Expedition 34 patch takes the mold line of a crew transfer or generic resupply vehicle which will form our bridge to the orbiting outpost throughout the second half of its operational lifetime. Inscribed inside in gold is a craft symbolizing future extra-terrestrial landers that will someday open other celestial destinations to human exploration. Our Sun, which enables the miracle of the only known life in our universe, radiates above the rich and colorful orb of Earth. Its 15 rays represent the countries of the International Space Station (ISS) Partnership whose foresight and sacrifice have enabled the first small steps into our universe. The ISS in flight represents the dedication, ingenuity, and cooperation amongst the thousands and thousands of workers around the globe who have successfully designed and built a wonder of our modern world. The distant stars, like those visible in our night sky, beckon us to come further into the depths of space. 'Off the Earth. . . For the Earth' - Our acknowledgement of the responsibility and commitment to work diligently for all inhabitants of planet Earth."
Credit: NASA
Image Number: iss034-s-001
Date: December 2011