![]() A small badge on the right side of the hat also spells out "Astros" in the NASA worm font. Starting at the top, the logo on the cap adds a planet's orbital track to the team's traditional "Star H" design. ![]() The nods also extend to the uniform's hat, pants and socks, continuing the theme of "Space City" from head to toe. The inscription is meant as a constant reminder to the players that "our mission to achieve greatness is 'go for launch.'" Likewise, the phrase "Go for Launch" is also stitched into the jersey, appearing in Astros orange along the inside of the collar. A gold lunar lander and Apollo 11 quote, "Houston, the Eagle has landed" embroidered above the jock tag is a symbol of accomplishment and reaching new heights. The Nike logo (swoosh) on the upper right chest is embroidered with gold thread similar to the multi-layer insulation used to cover and protect much of the mission equipment sent into space. A "mission patch" on the left arm displays Houston's four area codes at the corners of the Astros' take on the Texas state flag. (Houston Astros)Ĭontinuing the uniform's theming, the jerseys' sleeves are decorated with a grid pattern resembling the star charts used by astronomers. Click to enlarge video in new pop-up window. Home to the astronaut corps and Mission Control, many NASA crews have called back to Earth simply by addressing "Houston," including the first astronauts to land on the moon. ![]() The new uniform's jersey features "Space City" stenciled boldly across the chest in a font inspired by NASA's logotype affectionally known as the "worm." Houston adopted "Space City" as its official nickname in 1967 after NASA established its Manned Spacecraft Center (today, Johnson Space Center) in southeast Houston. "We don't see this as just a uniform, but as a movement for our city and we are excited to share it today." "Our City Connect uniform links the past and the present, making the old new, with a nod to our city's great history of space travel," said Anita Sehgal, senior vice president of communications and marketing for the Houston Astros, in a statement released on Sunday. The Astros will then don the "Space City"-themed garbs for their Monday home games at Minute Maid Park, including "NASA Night" on July 16. The Major League Baseball team debuted their new Nike City Connect uniforms on Sunday (April 10), ahead of the players wearing them for the first time when they face the Los Angeles Angels on April 20. The Houston Astros are celebrating their home city's connection to space exploration with a new uniform inspired in part by NASA's astronaut wear and materials.
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