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File:WORF Patch.png

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English: The Window Observational Research Facility (WORF) Patch
  • This patch represents the essential elements associated with pressurized Earth science research aboard the International Space Station. At the top of the patch Klingon script spells out the acronym WORF making reference to the famed Star Trek character of the same name. In doing so it attests to the foresight, honor, integrity and persistence of all those who made the WORF possible. To the right of the Klingon script is a single four pointed star in the form of a cross to honor the late Dr. Jack Estes and Dr. Dave Amsbury, the individuals most responsible for seeing to it that an optical quality, Earth science research window was added to the United States laboratory module, “Destiny”.
  • The “flying eyeball” represents the ability of the ISS to allow scientists and astronauts to make and record continuous observations of natural and manmade processes on the surface of the Earth. The “Destiny” laboratory is depicted on the right of the patch above the United States Flag and highlights the position of the nadir looking, optical quality, science window on the module. The light emanating from the window from the lighted interior of the module appropriately illuminates the National Ensign for display during both day and night time.
  • In the center of the patch, below the flying eyeball is a graphic representation of the WORF rack. A science instrument is mounted on the WORF payload shelf and is recording data of the Earth’s surface through the nadir looking, science window over which the WORF rack is mounted. An astronaut is depicted to the left of the WORF rack and is shown operating an imaging instrument, emphasizing the importance of astronaut participation to achieve the maximum scientific return from orbital research.
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Source https://worf.msfc.nasa.gov/ at the Wayback Machine (direct link)
Author NASA

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