| This is the crew patch for STS-33,
designed by the five crewmembers. It features a stylized falcon soaring into space to represent
America's commitment to manned space flight. The crewmembers feel the falcon symbolizes
courage, intelligence, tenacity, and love of flight. They intend the orbit around Earth
to represent the falcon's lofty domain; however, the bird, with its keen vision and natural
curiosity, is depicted looking forward beyond that domain to challenge the edge of the universe.
The bold red feathers of the wings drawn from the American flag overlaying the random field
of stars illustrate the determination to expand the boundaries of knowledge by American
presence in space. |
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