What's in a Patch? Astronaut Paul Richards explains the STS-102 Crew Patch
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Have you seen the mission patches that adorn astronauts arms as they fly into space? Did you know there was a lot of symbolism on each patch? Learn more from NASA Astronaut Paul Richards. Learn what happens to the friction caused by the space shuttle rubbing against air molecules during landing: https://youtu.be/iFqG2SPvzKE For more learning resources be sure to check out Smithsonian Learning Labs: https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/space-shuttle/Eo19xJ5HeiYjFXMa#r For more FREE teacher resources from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum visit STEM in 30, the museum's Emmy nominated TV show for middle school students: https://airandspace.si.edu/stem-30 Follow STEM in 30 on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/STEMin30 Twitter: www.twitter.com/STEMin30
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1 min 21 sec
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