STS-107 Columbia Mission Patch - NASA Space Shuttle Crew Tribute #2223600 (License: Personal Use)

This official NASA mission patch for STS-107 features the names of the seven crew members-Rick Husband, William McCool, Michael Anderson, Kalpana Chawla, David Brown, Laurel Clark, and Ilan Ramon-arranged around a central golden trajectory rising toward a star, symbolizing aspiration and remembrance. The patch includes a stylized Earth, a red-and-orange comet-like streak representing the spacecraft’s reentry path, and the Israeli flag beside Ramon’s name, honoring his historic role as Israel’s first astronaut. A gold ring encircles the ascent path, evoking both unity and the halo of legacy.

Used on NASA memorial pages, educational resources, and space history sites to honor the STS-107 crew following the Columbia disaster in 2003; matches user intent for historical research, tribute content, or aerospace education.