Posted on 02/02/2003 11:46:31 AM PST by Between the Lines
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STS-107 Shuttle Mission Imagery
STS107-S-001 (May 2001) --- This is the insignia for STS-107, which is a multi-discipline microgravity and Earth science research mission with a multitude of international scientific investigations conducted continuously during the planned 16 days on orbit.
The central element of the patch is the microgravity symbol, µg, flowing into the rays of the astronaut symbol. The mission inclination is portrayed by the 39 degree angle of the astronaut symbol to the Earth's horizon. The sunrise is representative of the numerous experiments that are the dawn of a new era for continued microgravity research on the International Space Station and beyond.
The breadth of science conducted on this mission will have widespread benefits to life on Earth and our continued exploration of space illustrated by the Earth and stars.
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.
The NASA insignia design for Shuttle flights is reserved for use by the astronauts and for other official use as the NASA Administrator may authorize. Public availability has been approved only in the form of illustrations by the various news media. When and if there is any change in this policy, which is not anticipated, it will be publicly announced.
http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/images/shuttle/sts-107/html/sts107-s-001.html
Ben-Yehuda's Hebrew English Dictinonary
http://www.us-israel.org/jsource/biography/ben_yehuda.html
Columba, n. Yud-Vav-Nun-Hei
Hebrew for 03123 Yud-Vav-Nun-Hei
Pronunciation Guide yownah {yo-naw'}
Outline of Biblical Usage
1) dove, pigeon
Authorized Version (KJV) Translation Count —
Total: 32AV - dove 21, pigeon 10, variant + 01686 1; 32
Hebrew for 03124 Yud-Vav-Nun-Hei
Pronunciation Guide Yonah {yo-naw'} same as 03123
Outline of Biblical Usage
Jonah = "dove"
1) son of Amittai and a native of Gath-hepher; 5th of the minor prophets who prophesied during the reign of Jeroboam II and whom God sent also to prophecy to Nineveh
Authorized Version (KJV) Translation Count —
Total: 19AV - Jonah 19; 19
as in...
Matthew 16
1 The Pharisees and Sadducees came to Jesus and tested him by asking him to show them a sign from heaven.
2 He replied, "When evening comes, you say, 'It will be fair weather, for the sky is red,' 3 and in the morning, 'Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.' You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times. 4 A wicked and adulterous generation looks for a miraculous sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah." Jesus then left them and went away.
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