NASA STS-62 Eis Glow Mission Patch

The NASA STS-62 Eis Glow Mission Patch represents a mission dedicated to microgravity research and space technology advancement aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia. Launched on March 4, 1994, and lasting nearly 14 days, STS-62 featured a hardworking five-person crew. Their mission was to conduct experiments looking at how materials, proteins, and living organisms behave in weightlessness, which helped pave the way for safer, longer journeys in space and more effective manufacturing in orbit.

The patch itself often highlights the unique EIS Glow experiment, which studied ultraviolet glow from Earth’s atmosphere. Many versions of the patch show vivid blues and glowing arcs symbolizing both the shuttle’s path around Earth and the technological focus of the mission. Space enthusiasts appreciate this patch for its dynamic design—spacecraft soaring above a glowing Earth, sometimes with stylized beams or orbits to mark the mission’s scientific goals. The patch’s colors and shapes capture the spirit of pushing technology forward while celebrating the collaboration between astronauts and ground teams working to expand our understanding of space.

This mission is especially admired for its work in advancing life and material sciences in space, contributing greatly to NASA’s future station and exploration plans. The patch tells that story in one bold piece of art—a feat that enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone inspired by scientific discovery can appreciate.

STS-62 Mission Highlights Resource Tape
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l5-yhcQjbs
STS-62 Space Shuttle Mission Coverage on CNN: Launch & Landing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwPf74QruhY