!["Multi-Purpose Logistics Model of the International Space Station" Mission Patch .. designed by A.C. Farley (( 199x )) [[ Courtesy of Unique Scoop , thanks to Nick ]]](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2752/4026928347_454018ffec_o.jpg)
–>> Thanks to our old pal, Nick Nitro for the tip !!
” .. .. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were featured on a patch for the Multi-Purpose Logistics Model of the International Space Station. Why? Three of the four modules of the MPLM shared their names with the famous “heroes in a half shell.” (Turtle Power!)”
** UPDATE via Mica **
.. ..” Here’s a BETTER link to some information about NASA and the TMNT 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-Purpose_Logistics_Module
I believe the aformentioned mission-badge Logo is about the 3 MPLMs named Leonardo, Raffaello, & Donatello. They are basically modules that are designed so that they can be used for a lot of things, but right now they are mainly used for hauling stuff back and forth between earth and the international space station. .. “
Wow that’s awesome Tokka. Any idea how we can get our hands on some of those patches?
–>> That remains unclear. I’ll look into it.
i wonder if even CAN get ahold of one of these !!
–>> ..info updated courtesy of MICA !!
Sadly, the badges are only available to people who work on the missions (and they are highly prized) But reproductions do sometimes get made
“”Three of the four modules of the MPLM shared their names with the famous “heroes in a half shell.” (Turtle Power!)”””
While they share their names with the famous heroes in a shell they are names witch Actually come from the famous 3 Italian painters/artists who all lived in the last millennia. These Ninja Turtles are ALSO named after these famous Italian Artist. Donatello, Rafaello, Michelangelo and Leonardo.