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Canadian Patch

This patch commemorates Canada’s historic participation in Mission STS-100, Assembly Flight 6A of the International Space Station.

The patch celebrates the delivery and installation of the second-generation Canadian robotic arm to the Station. It also highlights Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Chris Hadfield’s space walk, the first time a Canadian steps out into the vacuum of space.

The Astronaut Wings on the patch were presented to Colonel Hadfield by the Prime Minister of Canada after his first space mission, and represent his pride in his country and his military heritage.

The patch was designed by Cynthia DeWit, a Canadian Fine Arts student from Conestoga College in Ontario.