How was the LROC patch designed?

The LROC patch was designed by the LROC team, with the following goals in mind:

• Illustrate the LROC objectives
• Employ a design language similar to other NASA patches

What are the images featured in the LROC Patch?

• The lower left image represents the LROC goal of mapping dynamic light conditions near the poles.
• The lower right image is from Galileo and signifies the LROC WAC multispectral capabilities.
• The top half is from an Apollo Panoramic image of the Apollo 17 landing site to indicate that LROC is exploring sites for future crewed missions to the surface.
• The Latin logo along the bottom translates to "Science Enables Exploration, Exploration Enables Science", calling out the synergy between engineering and science.