045. Space Shuttle Flug – Projektnr. STS 42 – Original

Crew

Design

• Depicts the orbiter with the Spacelab module aboard.
• The spacecraft is oriented in a quiescent, tail-to-Earth, gravity-gradient attitude to best support the various microgravity payloads and experiments.
• The international composition of the crew is depicted by symbols representing Canada and the European Space Agency.
• The number 42 is represented by six white stars — four on one side of the orbiter and two on the other.
• The single gold star above Earth’s horizon honors the memory of astronaut Manley L. (Sonny) Carter
• Blue letters set against white give the surnames of the five astronauts and two payload specialists for the flight.
• Designed by the crew