# Sci-Fi Space Station Patches The 2017 CASIS Mission Patch Features Star Wars Characters By Joey Haar | Published 2017-09-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casis-mission-patch References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/6/16259546/star-wars-mission-patch-casis-international-space-station) Each year, the CASIS mission patch is released to commemorate the advances made by that mission, and the 2017 patch does so with a nod to science fiction. The 2017 CASIS mission patch is inspired by ['Star Wars'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-star-wars), with several characters gracing the front of the patch and the shape itself being reminiscent of one of the most famous ships from the series, the Millennium Falcon. CASIS, which stands for the [Center for the Advancement of Science in Space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-footprints), has a history of commemorating its missions with pop culture. Last year's patch featured Groot and Rocket from [Marvel's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-lord-lego-helmet) Guardians of the Galaxy movie, and past patches have been designed by actor Seth Green and street artist Shepard Fairley. The 2017 patch was designed by Doug Chiang, an Academy Award-winning designer who worked on 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sci-fi-inspired Mission Patches:** Opportunity for companies to create mission patches that incorporate popular science fiction themes and characters. - **Pop Culture Commemorations:** Opportunity for businesses to collaborate with entertainment franchises to create commemorative products. - **Celebrity-designed Mission Patches:** Opportunity for famous designers or artists to collaborate with organizations in creating unique mission patches. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Apparel:** Companies in the fashion and apparel industry can create limited edition patches inspired by science fiction and pop culture. - **Entertainment and Media:** Opportunity for entertainment and media companies to collaborate with organizations in creating commemorative merchandise. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can collaborate with organizations to create unique and visually appealing mission patches. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaboration Sci-Fi Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-casetify-collection.md) - [Desert Planet Sci-Fi Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sands-of-tatooine-collection.md) - [Collectible Sci-Fi Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-coins.md) - [Sci-Fi Spacecraft LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-spacecraft-lego-set.md) - [Sci-Fi Series Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-star-wars-day.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mandalorian-x-casetify.md) - [Winter-Ready Sci-Fi Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-columbia-collection.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Limited-Edition Sci-Fi Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-star-wars.md)