This set of patches was made by AB Emblems, the NASA contractor for mission emblems. Each is approximately 4 inches in diameter.
The system testing missions finished and the work of the shuttle system began in 1982. The missions included in this set are:
| March 22, 1982 - STS-3 |
| June 27, 1982 - STS-4 - Columbia |
| November 11, 1982 - STS-5 - Columbia |
At right: Landing view of the Columbia at the end of the STS-5 mission at Edwards Air Force Base, California on November 16, 1982. The nose landing gear of the Columbia nears touchdown on Runway 22 at Edwards AFB in southern California. The aft landing gear has already touched down. - Photo credit: NASA
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