NASA Patch — 3" Embroidered Iron-On Space Agency Worm Meatball Patch
For the NASA-fan space-enthusiast, Apollo-Artemis-mission-history pilgrim, or the kid whose 'I want to be an astronaut' phase was real — this 3-inch embroidered NASA patch celebrates the iconic space agency worm meatball design in vivid detail. Iron-on, machine-washable, built for daily wear on jackets, backpacks, and denim.
Specs:
- Size: 3" diameter, round shape
- Material: Polyester embroidered, multicolored
- Application: Iron-on adhesive (or sew-on for permanent hold)
- Care: Machine washable, doesn't peel off, vivid colors
- Style: Detailed embroidered cosmic-and-sci-fi design
Where to apply: Denim jackets, backpacks, jeans, baseball caps, vests, tote bags, scout uniforms, sci-fi-fan-gear collector bags, kids' school bags.
Who it's for: NASA-fan space-enthusiast friends (the iconic worm-and-meatball logos), Apollo-Artemis-mission-history pilgrim friends (Apollo 11 moon landing 1969, Artemis return-to-the-Moon 2025+), the kid whose 'I want to be an astronaut' phase was real (universal kid milestone), Kennedy-Space-Center-Florida and Johnson-Space-Center-Houston-and-Smithsonian-Air-and-Space pilgrim families, SpaceX-and-Falcon-9-Crew-Dragon-Starship-fan friends (Elon-Musk-era commercial spaceflight), the family whose 'Hidden-Figures'-and-'The-Right-Stuff'-and-'Apollo-13' film-pilgrimage was real, the friend whose Mars-Curiosity-and-Perseverance-rover excitement is real, James-Webb-Space-Telescope-2021-launch deep-field-image fans, STEM-engineering-aspiring student friends.
Gift occasions: NASA-fan birthday gifts, Kennedy-Space-Center-trip souvenirs, kid birthday gifts (universal kid hit — astronauts!), 'Hidden-Figures'-fan gifts, STEM-aspiring-student gifts, James-Webb-image-fan gifts, science-museum-membership thank-yous, Apollo-50th-anniversary nostalgia gifts.
How to apply (iron-on):
- Place patch on fabric, fabric-side down
- Cover with cloth, iron 30-40 seconds at high heat (no steam)
- Flip and iron from the back another 20 seconds
- Let cool. For maximum durability, sew the edges with thread
FAQ
Will it stick to denim and canvas?
Yes — works on cotton, denim, canvas, polyester blends. Avoid silk, leather, and waterproof fabrics.
Machine-washable?
Yes. Cold water inside-out wash. Air-dry recommended for max longevity.
Can I sew it instead?
Yes — recommended for high-wear backpacks and scout uniforms.
