A united launch alliance ula delta iv rocket launched the nrol47 mission on friday, january 12, 2018 at 10. Hephaestus forged the sword for perseus, which might be what is depicted in the patch. National reconnaissance office to relay data from u. Mar 27, 2016 top 10 most sinister psyops mission patches. Atlas v successfully launches nrol61 reconnaissance. The awesome, terrifying logos of americas spy satellite missions by andy cush december 6, 20 02. See more ideas about patches, space patch and nasa patch. Nrol37 mission patch issued by the 5th sls support group for the launch vehicle. In the end this didnt occur, but these rare patches were created in case. Block 3 booster b1032 flew twice, and is now retired from service. One of the more ominous latin phrases included on an nro mission patch. The usaf 45sw 45rans created this patch because two spacex launches were scheduled for the same day, the crew dragon inflight abort, and the launch of starlink v1. As the first rocket completely developed in the 21st century, falcon 9 was designed from the beginning for.
The nro didnt provide a lot of details about this mission, dubbed nrol37. Final ula mission of 2014, nrol35, scheduled for liftoff on. It was brought to our attention that the reptilian hand gripping the earth in figure 8 is, in fact, an eagles claw, representative of the bald eagle depicted on the nrol28 mission patch, now included as figure 8a. This tradition is also observed in the shady world of psyops where each secret mission of the pentagon gets its patch. Supporting the squadrons mission are 106 activeduty military and dod civilians, including administrative support, maintenance and engineering, and missionready launch crews. However, amateur astronomers have managed to observe most of the satellites. Here, we see a patch from nasa 6mir 24 mission where mir acts as the hammer of. Nrol151 launches first dedicated mission from new zealand a national reconnaissance office nro payload was successfully launched aboard a rocket lab electron rocket from launch complex1, mahia peninsula, new zealand, at 3.
Nrol37 mission patch us air force space and missile. Certain missions have unique patches which are put together by that team, and they get pretty creative. Decoding hidden messages in those geeky spy satellite mission patches. Foia request for nrol39 surveillance satellite logo hacker.
Decoding hidden messages in those geeky spy satellite. Nrol76 was the first nro mission to launch from the kennedy space center since december 1992, when space shuttle discoverys sts53 mission carried a quasar communications satellite into orbit. The nro has hidden information about their satellites in mission patches. Nrol61 logomission patch depicts a green lizard, spike, riding an atlas 5 launch vehicle from cape canaveral air force station, fl. Mission patches are used by military and space organizations to identify, symbolize and describe a missions objectives and its crew. Oct 20, 2016 occult mission patches of nasa and other sinister patches conspiracy, flat earth, mind control, moon, nasa october 20, 2016 leave a comment mission patches are used by military and space organizations to identify, symbolize and describe a missions objectives and its crew. Ula launch delta iv with nrol71 reconn satelite 1219. Supporting the squadrons mission are 106 activeduty military and dod civilians, including administrative support, maintenance and engineering, and mission ready launch crews. Nro is considered, along with the central intelligence agency cia, national security agency nsa, defense intelligence agency dia, and national geospatialintelligence agency nga, to be one of the big five u. A commentator has provided vatic project with the original author and source of this story. Pearlman, who reported on the story at the time, says that nro at first. Spacex crs 19 mission patch this is the official spacex crs19 mission patch on. Occult mission patches of nasa and other sinister patches.
The mission patch depicted what appeared to be owl eyes peering down at the earth, where four. Spacexs falcon 9 booster is set for liftoff from cape canaveral on sunday morning, but most of the launchers ascent into orbit. Mission patch issued by the 5th sls air force squadron for launch and deployment of the nrol61 satellite. We are placing it up here for all to see and give credit where due. Lis means something like in sustained support of the warriors, from the skyor heaven. The nrol 151 mission logo is a lighthearted way to wish nrol 151 good fortune and luck on its mission according to the nro. National reconnaissance office nro l49 mission patch featuring the latin phrase melior diabolus quem scies better. Those missions are generally classified, so that their exact purposes and orbital elements are not published. Nro the united states national reconnaissance office is an intelligence agency responsible for the design, construction and operation of all u. Mission patch issued by the 5th sls air force squadron for launch and deployment of the nrol 61 satellite. Identifying the classified nrol52 satellite nrol52 mission patch image. This is the nrol 55 mission patch handpainted of the scheduled thursday 27 august 2015 atlas v launch for united launch alliance. National reconnaissance offices latest spy mission has a giant earthdevouring octopus for a logo inspired us to look into the history. The polestar symbolizes true north and implies the squadrons dedication to its mission.
Denver artist kacena tapped by sister to design nasa patch for rodent research iv mission the history of how patches for space mission are created is a mystery. The three small stars on the logo represent the nrol61 team members from the u. Firearm discussion and resources from ar15, ak47, handguns and more. Slightly disappointed in this one, but i suppose it could be worse. They are avatars depicted on the official mission patches made for the. The space store is an official spacex licensed vendor. Nasa space patches, spacex, rodents and abstract art. Spacex is targeting launch of nrol76 from historic launch complex 39a at nasas kennedy space center in florida. The spectral figure embodies the ever watchful efforts of the unit personnel in the performance of their duties.
Courage creating a culture of change former fbi agent michael quentin williams. Click on the mission patches below to see more details. But that changed in 2000, with the launch of a payload called nrol 11. The radar imaging satellite from nrol25 is part of the topaz networklike the octopus mission, nrol39 and was launched in april 2012. Nrol in original current air force patches for sale ebay. Falcon 9 flight timeline for nrol76 mission april 29, 2017. Nrol 151 launches first dedicated mission from new zealand a national reconnaissance office nro payload was successfully launched aboard a rocket lab electron rocket from launch complex1, mahia peninsula, new zealand, at 3. Mercury gemini apollo skylab apollosoyuz test project space shuttle others.
These are the best mission logos the nro has used to publicly flaunt its control. Launch of the atlas v 421 rocket is scheduled for thursday 28 july 2016. These patches offer a rare glimpse into the pentagons secret operations and the symbolism. Jan 19, 2019 a united launch alliance ula delta iv heavy rocket launched the nrol 71 mission on saturday, january 19, 2019 at 7.
Nrol61 mission patch 5th sls us air force space and. The creepy, kitschy and geeky patches of us spy satellite launches. A united launch alliance ula delta iv heavy rocket launched the nrol71 mission on saturday, january 19, 2019 at 7. The patch for nrol35 features a purplehaired woman in a. Nrol mission patches at battletech nexus mods and community. The united launch alliance delta 4heavy rocket, standing 235 feet tall and weighing 1. The two hour launch window opens on sunday, april 30, at 7. Steve garber, nasa history web curator for further.
The patches relative obscurity changed in 2000, with the launch of a payload known as nrol11. Department of defense, intelligence community, and industry that have joined efforts to make the mission successful. The united states national reconnaissance office is an intelligence agency responsible for the design, construction and operation of all u. The patch for nrol 35 features a purplehaired woman in a. The awesome, terrifying logos of americas spy satellite. The patch design depicts a classic battle between good and evil and represents our dedication to mission.
So it was with some surprise that ted molczan first saw an embroidered patch released by the nro to commemorate the launch. In the early 1960s, a counterculture of young people were flooding the streets to protest the vietnam war. Details about nrol76 spacex original falcon 9 usaf nro classified satellite mission patch. Decoding hidden messages in those geeky spy satellite mission. The patch displays the distinctive 5 stars of the 5th sls which supports operations and safety of the atlas v rocket. Nrol76 will launch on falcon 9, a twostage rocket designed from the ground up by spacex for the reliable and costefficient transport of satellites and spacexs dragon spacecraft. To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here. Cute to a little sinisterthe beauty of us spy satellite. Nrol37 mission patch us air force space and missile museum. The us air force space and missile museum foundation is a nonprofit 501c3. National reconnaissance office nro l151 mission patch featuring a deer head. Final ula mission of 2014, nrol35, scheduled for liftoff.
The satellite supports national security, meaning we arent privy to. Black history monthlist of black inventors mo you, black history facts. Mission specifics such as launch vehicle configuration, launch site, launch time and hints that can be found on the payload mission patch can be used to. Enthusiasts examining the patch for nrol35 think the trident, fire and breeze. A weapon smith maybe hephaistos is forging a sword. Gemini program mission patches nasa history division. Still more than wet behind my ears as i enjoy the news, opinion and banter of a greater level of space news than ever before l2 checks in the mail, chris, ive learned to watch for the live threads for any launch now, not just the usual commercial and iss fare. Nrol76 spacex original falcon 9 launch usaf dod nro classified satellite mission patch. Patches created for shuttle missions to mir usually display an excellent mix of american and russian heroic tropes.
Spacex falcon 9 launches first nro mission with nrol76. Like nasas launch services program medallions, united launch alliances ula challenge coins are another group of medals that may not be well known to collectors i dont have a complete list of the mission coins, or know when they began, but they date to at least 2007 and include military, civilian and commercial launches including nasa planetary missions, usaf x37b launches and nro. Nrol1 was launched atop an atlas iias in 2004 followed by nrol24 in 2007 aboard an atlas v 401 rocket, both were delivered to molniya orbits. A place for discussing and trading mission patches. Dragons, knights, and sorceressesthe national reconnaissance office doesnt skimp on the paranoia and dark arts when it comes to logo design. The creepy, kitschy and geeky patches of us spy satellite. Jan 12, 2018 a united launch alliance ula delta iv rocket launched the nrol 47 mission on friday, january 12, 2018 at 10. The mission patch depicted what appeared to be owl eyes peering down at the earth, where four arrowshaped vectors, two per orbit, made their way across africa.
The mission patch for nrol61 features the atlas rocket climbing away from earth, with spike, the nros lizard mascot for the mission, riding the rocket into orbit. Nrol52 can be identified with a fairly high degree of certainty as belonging to the fourth generation of the classified space data system operated by the u. Heres one for space flight missions 0, but the military books are much more interesting imo. Shop spacex nrol 76 mission patch online from the space. The national reconnaissance office nro is a member of the united states intelligence community and an agency of the united states department of defense. Mission patch uncovers classified satellites collectspace. Additionally, the 2 sls provides mission planning and mission integration support for the commercially launched athena, taurus, and pegasus light lift vehicles. I require a consistently reliable source of mission patch artwork before the launch because i create postal cover artwork, which needs to be at the post office by the day of launch or before. It has become popular for those who follow spaceflight to scrutinize nro mission patches in search of clues to their classified purposes. The space store has a large selection of spacex mission patches and spacex shirts.
The two geosynchronous satellites were replaced in 2011 and 2012 by nrol27 that entered the 10w location and nrol38 that is stationed at 144w. The cubesat mission on this launch is named gemsat, and consists of eight threeunit ppods. Sharetweetemailmission patches are used by military and space organizations to identify, symbolize and describe a mission s objectives and its crew. National reconnaissance office badge for mission l55. Get the latest crs mission patches, as well as all other official spacex patches. However, amateur astronomers have managed to observe most of the. Identifying the classified nrol37 satellite nrol37 mission patch credit. I went from floored to completely stunned by the variety and clear but unexplained mysticism on each patch, not to mention how incredibly striking each patch held in their artwork. The countdown activities are about to begin for todays liftoff of the united launch alliance delta iv heavy rocket on the nrol71 mission for the national reconnaissance office. The nrol10 patch for the launch from the cape canaveral air force station space launch complex 36a on dec. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use. However, amateur astronomers have managed to observe most of the satellites, and leaked information has led to the identification of many of the payloads. Dec 09, 2014 the patches relative obscurity changed in 2000, with the launch of a payload known as nrol11.
The flight symbol represents a satellite in earth orbit and signifies the units functions of telemetry, tracking, and command of satellites. As the first rocket completely developed in the 21st century, falcon 9 was designed from the beginning for maximum reliability. United launch alliance ula mission coins collectspace. Jun 24, 2011 top 10 most sinister psyops mission patches vatic note. If you go back through fashion history, youll see that the start of the lasting impact of patches in the fashion world started where so many trends do in the streets. The terrifying mission patch for todays spy satellite is part of a long. Thanks for the pointers, but the mission has launched some time ago, the art project is done, and i no longer need the artwork as requested. Journalist andrea pitzer points out that the national reconnaissance office has a history of interesting mission patches. The previous intruder mission patch nrol55 showed hephaestus, the blacksmith of the greek gods. Wonder if the patch has any relation with the payload.
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