!["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 !!
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” .. .. 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.