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Mission Patch<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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One of the first things a crew does at the beginning of a mission is design a mission patch. This team-building activity serves as a method of getting to know one another. Each person on the crew is identified and the purpose of the mission is incorporated into the group design.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Mission Description<\/h1>\n

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Click each of the four mission patch buttons to read about the patch and what each element (shape, colors, pictures, text, and names) mean.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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After reviewing these existing mission patches, design your own mission patch for this year’s mission that depicts the special properties of your crew. Be sure to think about the following:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Mars DRILL Mission<\/p>\n

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What life support system will you design?<\/p>\n

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Read the Mars DRILL Mission description provided above.<\/p>\n

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What flags or colors represent the crew?<\/p>\n

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Decide the shape and size for your mission patch.<\/p>\n

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You can design your mission patch on paper or on the computer.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Draw or paste a picture of your mission patch design in your Mission Journal and include a description of your design.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Collaborate with your Habitat Crew to come up with a final Crew Mission Patch.<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Each task you complete contributes to the success of the mission!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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