Welcome to Patches4space!
What if the most powerful symbols of space exploration… were only a few inches wide?
Welcome to Patches for Space, where art, history, and human exploration intersect.
Join Dr. Sian Proctor—astronaut, geoscientist, and artist—and Beth Mund, former NASA Public Affairs Officer and founder of STORIES of Space, as they decode the visual language of NASA mission patches. These aren't just emblems—they are compressed stories, carrying the identity, ambition, and legacy of every mission and crew that ventures beyond Earth.
Patches4space Blog Posts
Mercury Program Patches4space
The Mercury astronauts, all military test pilots, chose not to adopt the tradition of mission patches. They suited up in their iconic silver spacesuits wearing only the NASA meatball —...
Mercury Program Patches4space
The Mercury astronauts, all military test pilots, chose not to adopt the tradition of mission patches. They suited up in their iconic silver spacesuits wearing only the NASA meatball —...
The NASA Insignia
In This Episode, We Explore: The Origins of NASA’s Identity From the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) to the founding of NASA, we trace how visual identity evolved into...
The NASA Insignia
In This Episode, We Explore: The Origins of NASA’s Identity From the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) to the founding of NASA, we trace how visual identity evolved into...
Share your favorite space patches with us!
We’re collecting stories from patch lovers around the world, and we’d love to include yours. How to participate. In this form, you’ll:
- Choose 4-5 of your favorite mission patch (any era, any agency, any company).
- Upload a clear photo of each patch.
- Answer a few short questions about why these are your favorite space patches.
- Record a short video telling us the story behind them.
What could happen next... A select number of participants will be invited to join me for a longer virtual interview. Some of these stories and visuals may be featured in our upcoming documentary about mission patches and our journey back to the Moon. Share your favorite patches. Tell your story. Add your voice to the mission patch legacy. 🌙✨
Check out my patches!
Do you collect patches? I've created patches for my mission to space and beyond. Take a moment to check out my Patches4space collection!