Printed on durable white poly film and laminated with a protective clear film. Cut to shape for easy application. 24 decals per sheet. Each logo is approximately 1”.

Item # 5183. $1.49 each.

Printed in color on white pressure-sensitive film with a clear laminate and cut to shape. Includes your organization’s name with a starfield background. Custom header featuring your logo (.jpg, .tif, .ai or .eps files) is available; quote upon request.

Challenger Bagged Set –
Item # STS51L
Columbia Bagged Set –
Item #STS107

Up to 500 – .82 each
501-2,000 – .70 each
2,001+ - .58 each

These oval, 4” x 6” images are printed on white polyester with adhesive backing and a laminate.

Item #4653E
Up to 500 – .67 each
501-2,000 – .62 each
2,001+ – .59 each

A self-hanging decal promoting the theme of the Apollo 13 mission.
2.75” x 10.5”

Item# 6080-4
$1.99 each
Min. qty. – 25

Even if you don’t drive a car manufactured by General Motors, chances are you’ve heard about OnStar, the in-vehicle security system available in more than 50 of their models. If you aren’t familiar with the service, the value is that help is instantly available if you need it – such as if you lock your keys in the car, if you’re lost or you can’t find your car in a large parking lot.

I’ve never had occasion to use OnStar, but I believe wholeheartedly in the service. When I first heard about it a few years ago it reminded me of an emergency I once had.

It was a Saturday afternoon in November, 1986. I was a student pilot eager to complete my 20 hours of solo flying and get my pilot’s license. I needed to practice “Touch and Gos” – take offs and touch landings -- and left Schaumburg airport at dusk and headed for Waukegan airport, about 8 miles away.

On my way back to Schaumburg I discovered that the airport’s beacon – the green and white rotating light that guides pilots to the runway – was inoperative. This information should have been posted on the message board at the airport. Had it been, I wouldn’t have flown that day since I was trained as a Visual Flight Rules (VFR) pilot.

I circled the area in search of the airport for about five, very long minutes. Then I started to feel a tad panicky. I called in to see if other pilots were in my traffic pattern. There was one, but I couldn’t see him.

Then my training came to mind. (Duh. But give me a break, I was only 24 years old.) I tuned my radio to 121.5, the Air Traffic Control Emergency Frequency. “This is Cessna 96507,” I said in a shaky voice. “Cessna 96507, this is Chicago Approach Control. This is the Emergency Frequency. How can we assist you?” My heart was still pounding but I began to breathe.

I explained the problem and said that if they could guide me to DuPage airport, about 8 miles from Schaumburg, I could refuel (oh, yeah, that was another reason I was anxious) and follow the VOR (navigation beacon) back to Schaumburg airport. No sweat! They told me to tune my transponder to a certain code, contacted DuPage Tower, turned the runway lights up to full intensity and lined me up with the runway. Phew! From there I flew back to Schaumburg. I was glad to get home.

When you’re embarking on a new or relatively new activity, there are always, of course, risks. The lifelong lesson I learned from this experience was never, ever, ever hesitate to ask for help.

If there’s anything we can do to help you in your efforts to offer educational space products, be sure to ask us for assistance. Call me at 888-268-8068, ext. 222, or send me an e-mail, with thoughts on how we can be helpful to you.

Kevin Caruso

We’ve recently had requests from several of the Challenger Centers to provide artwork that makes their mission control room look more realistic. We’re now offering a 2 ft. x 2 ft. Gator Board poster featuring the Mission Control Logo!
$43 plus shipping!