For example, the original has latitude lines and a different shading scheme that are not in this version. The radar imaging satellite from nrol 25 is part of the topaz networklike the octopus mission, nrol 39 and was launched in april 2012. It follows the nrol41 mission, or usa215, launched in september 2010, and nrol25 usa234 which was launched by a delta iv in april 2012. From its flight parameters it is inferred to be a radar reconnaissance satellite. Nov 18, 2019 the text nrol39 is located at the top of the patch. Its mission patch is a stormy tridentfireball lady. Us nrol39 collector octopus space spy satellite mission. Nrol 39 tshirts on redbubble are expertly printed on ethically sourced, sweatshopfree apparel and available in a huge range of styles, colors and sizes. The patch for the nrol39 mission from vandenberg air force base space launch complex3e in california. Dec 15, 20 the rocket was adorned with an image that duplicated the official mission patch of the mission, nrol39.
Spacexs falcon 9 rocket launched the nrol76 satellite from pad39a at nasas kennedy space center on monday, may 1, at 7. Spacexs falcon 9 rocket launched the nrol 76 satellite from pad39a at nasas kennedy space center on monday, may 1, at 7. The radar imaging satellite from nrol25 is part of the topaz networklike the octopus mission, nrol39and was launched in april 2012. I asked for the nrol 39 logo in its original svg or eps file format.
The cubesat mission on this launch is named gemsat, and consists of eight threeunit ppods. It showed an octopus with the words, nothing is beyond our reach. The details of the launch and much of the nros work is classified, although william graham at nasa believes nrol39 will be used for radar imaging. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
The mission patch depicted what appeared to be owl eyes. Original titan iv 14 billy dsp 17 ccas usaf dod classified satellite patch. The usa247 launch received a relatively high level of press coverage due to the missions choice of logo, which depicts an octopus sitting astride the globe with the motto nothing is beyond our reach. Nrol 39 is the third mission to launch out of the four in the 2002 document, following nrol 25 and nrol 41.
Custom mission patch for usa247 nrol39 american reconnaissance satellite. This is the real mission patch for a spy satellite heading into space today. Its mission patch is an octopus with arms surrounding the world and the phrase, nothing is beyond our reach at the bottom of the patch. Nro usa247 nrol 39 patch anime girl john stewart spoof patch. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. I asked for the nrol39 logo in its original svg or eps file format. The united launch alliance delta 4heavy rocket, standing 235 feet tall and weighing 1. A successful, clandestine launch was widely seen in. Nrol 39 nothing is beyond our reach apollo 11 mission patch. The previous intruder mission patch nrol55 showed hephaestus, the blacksmith of the greek gods. Cute to a little sinisterthe beauty of us spy satellite rocket launch. A successful, clandestine launch was widely seen in california friday.
Original nrol52 atlasv launch usaf dod nro classified satellite mission patch. Rocket launched into space with octopus mission patch logo. Classified satellite patch for sale military collectibles. 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 pinpoint the identity of the payload. Nrol39 collector octopus space spy satellite mission patch. Dec 09, 2014 the patches relative obscurity changed in 2000, with the launch of a payload known as nrol11. You may even be able to impress them on your ample knowledge of the nrol39 mission and symbolism behind their terrifying logo. View entire discussion 45 comments more posts from the space community. Looking for the ideal nrol patches to express yourself. The odni gave a more mundane explanation for the patch design in an. United launch alliance ula mission coins collectspace. I love the mst3k reference on the l9 mission patch. Aug 11, 2016 the radar imaging satellite from nrol25 is part of the topaz networklike the octopus mission, nrol39and was launched in april 2012.
The terrifying mission patch for todays spy satellite is part of a long. The previous intruder mission patch nrol 55 showed hephaestus, the blacksmith of the greek gods. National reconnaissance office nro l39 mission patch featuring a yellow octopus engulfing earth and the phrase nothing is. Those missions are generally classified, so that their exact purposes and orbital elements are not published. Us nrol39 collector octopus space spy satellite mission patch nothing is beyond. Slim fit, order a size up if youd like it less fitting. The creepy, kitschy and geeky patches of us spy satellite. Nrol39 mission patch released as a pdf from a foia. The usa247 launch received a relatively high level of press coverage due to the missions choice of logo. See more ideas about patches, air force patches and badge.
Us nrol 39 collector octopus space spy satellite mission patch nothing is beyond. Emblem of usa237 mission aka nro launch 39 or nrol39. The story behind the comically villainous octopus logo of. Usa247, also known as nro launch 39 or nrol39, is an american reconnaissance satellite, operated by the national reconnaissance office.
The usa247 launch received a relatively high level of press coverage due to the mission s choice of logo, which depicts an octopus sitting astride the globe with the motto nothing is beyond our reach. The text nrol39 is located at the top of the patch. Nrol 39 mission patch released as a pdf from a foia request. We do special orders we are officially licensed by nasa and others. This page was last edited on 26 october 2019, at 06. What has been released is a scanned version of the logo in pdf format after having been printed out. The most complete selection of manned and unmanned space flight logos anywhere. Our products honor america and her us navy,marine corps, army, air force and coast guard heroes. Nrol39 mission patch released as a pdf from a foia request. Cute to a little sinisterthe beauty of us spy satellite. The mission patch depicted what appeared to be owl eyes peering down at the earth, where four.
Usa247, also known as nro launch 39 or nrol 39, is an american reconnaissance satellite, operated by the national reconnaissance office. The details of the launch and much of the nros work is classified, although william graham at nasa believes nrol 39 will be used for radar imaging. The patch for nrol39 is perhaps the most famous of all the nros. 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. The radar imaging program is believed to be a remnant of the nros future imagery architecture fia program, which was intended. Science fiction fans of stargate, firefly and star trek will find great. The united launch alliance atlas 5 rocket leaves space launch complex 3east at vandenberg air force base in california on the nrol42 satellitedeployment mission for the national reconnaissance.
Original official mission patch of national reconnaissance office launch nrol39. Gemini 5 was the first nasa mission to have an insignia patch. Spy rocket has octopusthemed nothing is beyond our. Astronaut gordon cooper, having realized he had never been in a military organization without one, suggested a mission patch to symbolize the flight. The patches relative obscurity changed in 2000, with the launch of a payload known as nrol11. The rocket was adorned with an image that duplicated the official mission patch of the mission, nrol39.
As with all national reconnaissance office launches, the payload is not officially identified by the nro. The patch shows the latin words defendi nostrae opes to defend our resourceswealth and eight distinctly shaped stars on the sides of the patch which have appeared on five of the previous seven sds launches although stars appear to be a common theme on nro mission. These are the best mission logos the nro has used to publicly flaunt its. The nrol 34 mission patch calls the rocket frigga, however mission posters call it odin launch vehicle names are different than mission names. However, amateur astronomers have managed to observe most of the. Enthusiasts examining the patch for nrol35 think the trident, fire and.
It follows the nrol41 mission, or usa215, launched in september 2010, and nrol25 usa234 which was. They are avatars depicted on the official mission patches made for the. Nrol39 logo nothing beyond our reach business insider. You may even be able to impress them on your ample knowledge of the nrol 39 mission and symbolism behind their terrifying logo. Aug 08, 2019 the documents released are not responsive to my request. The motto nothing is beyond our reach embroidered with white text below the image. The united launch alliance atlas 5 rocket leaves space launch complex 3east at vandenberg air force base in california on the nrol 42 satellitedeployment mission for the national reconnaissance. The patch for the nrol 39 mission from vandenberg air force base space launch complex3e in california. 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. Frigga, gladys, betty, homer, elwood, jack, oscar were booster names.
Successful launch of nrol39 cubesats nrol39 mission patch at 07. Nrol in original current air force patches for sale ebay. Dec 09, 20 it can be inferred that nrol39 is the third satellite in the nros currentgeneration radar reconnaissance fleet. The patches relative obscurity changed in 2000, with the launch of a payload known as nrol 11.
Original nrol 39 atlasv 30 sw 2rops vafb usaf nro classified. However, amateur astronomers have managed to observe most of the satellites, and leaked information has led to the identification of many of the payloads. Original nrol39 atlasv 30 sw 2rops vafb usaf nro classified satellite patch. Hints provided by the nrol33 mission patch support the sds theory. The mission team decided to use octopus as it is very intelligent creature.
Original nrol 52 atlasv launch usaf dod nro classified satellite mission patch. When you display this incredible patch, you are sure to strike up plenty of conversations about government conspiracies, space exploration, and deepsea creatures. Nrol39 nothing is beyond our reach apollo 11 mission patch. Buy us nrol39 collector octopus space spy satellite mission patch nothing is beyond. Nrol39 is the third mission to launch out of the four in the 2002 document, following nrol25 and nrol41. The satellite supports national security, meaning we arent privy. Looking at the nrol39 logo, people could be forgiven for mistaking it for a version of the lovecraftian elder god cthulhu, who wants to swallow the earth whole. The documents released are not responsive to my request. Jan 20, 2016 the mission patch of nrol39 showing the logo. Us nrol39 collector octopus space spy satellite mission patch. Foia request for nrol39 surveillance satellite logo.