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Mission Patch for STS 107 Columbia Mission

Note on the lower right side of the patch the name “Ramon” next to an image of the Israeli flag. This
signified that an Israeli astronaut was aboard the flight. Observe also the seven stars on the left of the
patch. These represent the constellation Columba (the dove). Following is an excerpt on the design
of the mission patch from the official NASA website.

The constellation Columba (the dove) was chosen to symbolize peace on Earth and the Space Shuttle
Columbia. The seven stars also represent the mission crew members and honor the original
astronauts who paved the way to make research in space possible. The Israeli flag is adjacent to the
name of the payload specialist who is the first person from that country to fly on the Space Shuttle.

America was attempting to bring peace in the Middle East. The nation’s leaders were stretching out
their hand to touch the apple of God’s eye, and to usurp His role as the guardian, counselor, and
glorifier of His people. Even as the American space program was lifting an Israeli astronaut into
space, America’s leaders were proclaiming to Israel that they would lift her up, watch over her, and
protect her, if only they would put their trust in American policies. America was promising peace, but
she was not able to bring peace.

Columba

Jeremiah 8:11
“They heal the brokenness of the daughter of My people superficially, Saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ But
there is no peace.”