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After 60 years of spaceflight patches, here are some of our favorites

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 7m ago

After 60 years of spaceflight patches, here are some of our favorites

Space mission patches have been a cherished tradition for more than 60 years, originating with Vostok 6 in 1963. From NASA's Gemini 5 "8 days or bust" patch to the iconic Apollo 11 design, astronauts express their missions' spirit and goals through these patches. The National Reconnaissance Office uses intriguing designs for spy satellite launches, while SpaceX has modernized patch artistry. European Space Agency designs celebrate continental scientific heritage. These patches symbolize unity, adventure, and innovation.

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Axiom Mission-4 a success for India and Gaganyaan, says astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 24d ago

Axiom Mission-4 a success for India and Gaganyaan, says astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla - The Economic Times

The Axiom Mission-4, featuring India's first astronaut aboard ISS, Shubhanshu Shukla, highlighted India's return to orbit after 41 years. The mission included microgravity experiments designed by ISRO, contributing to India's human spaceflight ambitions and Gaganyaan program. Notably, stem cell research aimed at understanding muscle atrophy was conducted. Shukla emphasized India's active participation in global space discussions and inspiring future generations of astronauts. The four-member crew will now enter a debriefing phase to share mission learnings.

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Phone chipmaker Qualcomm fixes three zero-days exploited by hackers | TechCrunch

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