Expedition 32 Patch
Expedition 32 expands the scope of research aboard the space station, with the delivery of new research facilities and the testing of a new microsatellite deployment system. The station’s predominately six-person crew allows more crew time for science activities. During this expedition, more than 240 experiments will be performed on the station, involving more than 80 new experiments, technology demonstrations and facilities. More than 400 investigators from around the world are involved in this research. The investigations cover human research, biological and physical sciences, technology development, Earth observations and education.
The Mission Patch:
The crew’s patch represents the 32nd expedition to the International Space Station. The arch shape of the patch symbolizes the doorway to future space exploration possibilities. The flame highlights the importance of education as the key to future human spaceflight. The astronaut symbol circles the Earth. The names of each crew member located on the border of the patch are written to honor the various cultures and languages on the mission. The three flags also depict the home countries of the Expedition 32 crew members and signify the collaborative international partnership of 15 countries working as one.