16 Jul 2025

Nasa x THE/STUDIO

1. Celebrating exploration through design

NASA is more than a space agency. It is a symbol of progress, discovery, and human achievement. Every mission, research milestone, and internal initiative carries deep meaning. To help tell those stories, NASA partnered with THE/STUDIO to create a collection of custom-made artifacts including embroidered patches, woven patches, soft enamel pins, and commemorative coins, each crafted to capture the spirit of the work behind them.

These items were designed for teams, programs, and recognition efforts, helping NASA honor accomplishments while building connection across its global network.

2. Honoring a breakthrough in aerospace

This custom embroidered patch was created for the X-59 Quiet Supersonic Flight Test. It features the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works branding, a graphic aircraft silhouette, and bold text stitched in white and orange. The structure of the patch reflects the precision and engineering behind the program itself.

Purpose: Produced for program leads, engineers, and aerospace teams working on the X-59 supersonic test aircraft.

3. Recognizing innovation on Earth and beyond

NASA commissioned a soft enamel pin for the Earth & Space Air Prize. The round pin features gold plating, orbital linework, and a stylized Earth topography design. Its glossy surface and secure butterfly clutch make it both collectible and functional.

Purpose: Distributed to participants, winners, and collaborators involved in the Air Prize program focused on sustainability and planetary observation.

4. Showcasing mission diversity and culture

NASA used a set of embroidered patches to represent different teams and stories. The black-background “meatball” patch carries NASA’s core identity. The NemaFlex Muscle Experiment patch, designed for a biology experiment aboard the International Space Station, features a rocket wrapped by a nematode. The rectangular red “worm” logo patch offers a minimalist alternative for uniform branding.

Purpose: These embroidered patches were used across uniforms, flight jackets, lab gear, and event kits to reflect mission goals and identity. division while remaining part of a cohesive collection.

5. Connecting people through visual identity

NASA’s In-Space Manufacturing (ISM) team received a custom woven patch for their Refabricator project, which focused on recycling and 3D printing in orbit. The design includes an astronaut and toolkit imagery within a triangular shape. Alongside it, the embroidered worm logo patch is shown worn on apparel, demonstrating everyday application for employee swag and outreach programs.

Purpose: These patches help visualize cutting-edge research and make internal initiatives more tangible for both teams and external collaborators.

6. Commemorating with lasting symbols

NASA’s iconic “meatball” emblem was also produced as a commemorative coin. Cast in silver-toned metal with enamel detailing and a textured border, the coin features NASA’s full agency name on the front. The reverse side includes safety culture values embedded in a DNA strand layout.

Purpose: Given as an internal recognition coin for safety programs, engineering achievements, and employee appreciation across departments.

7. Turning stories into physical artifacts

Every patch, pin, and coin created for NASA was designed with purpose. Whether to celebrate engineering breakthroughs, build team pride, or support public engagement, each item told part of NASA’s ongoing mission in a physical form.

With THE/STUDIO, NASA received

• Custom embroidered patches for mission branding and scientific programs
• Durable woven patches for intricate and high-density designs
• Soft enamel pins for elegant recognition and giveaways
• Premium metal coins for formal commemorations and internal culture-building
• A production partner equipped to meet NASA’s precision, quality, and timeline requirements

NASA’s legacy is built on bold ideas, meticulous engineering, and global collaboration. THE/STUDIO helps turn that legacy into custom products that preserve and share the identity behind each mission. These items now live on uniforms, lab coats, jackets, and in the hands of the people shaping the future of exploration.