Each human-flight mission into space requires a hand picked crew of astronauts. Long before the launch, the astronaut crew works with a graphic designer to create a patch that represents the names of the crew and represents some part of the crew's mission and their lives that are important. Each mission patch comes with a detailed description to explain the choice of the design. You are on a mission this week as you work your way through our ASTRO CAMP activities. Your first task is to work with a family member to design your own mission patch that represents your family's mission this week. Use the information included on this page to help you come up with ideas and learn more about the mission patches from past and future NASA missions.