STS-31 Mission Patch - Discovery Deploys Hubble Space Telescope #2009769 (License: Personal Use)

This vibrant oval mission patch depicts Space Shuttle Discovery deploying the Hubble Space Telescope in low Earth orbit, with stylized stars, planets, and a red orbital trajectory symbolizing the mission’s success. The crew names-Shriver, Bolden, Hawley, McCandless, and Sullivan-are prominently displayed around the border, reflecting their historic role in launching humanity’s most iconic space observatory. The design integrates NASA’s signature aesthetic with symbolic elements like the spiral galaxy and solar panels to emphasize scientific discovery.

Used on NASA mission archives, educational resources, space history websites, and commemorative merchandise; targets users researching the Hubble launch, STS-31, or early shuttle-era astronomy missions.