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Soyuz TM-30 (Soyuz Programme) Black Coffee Mug

Soyuz TM-30 (Soyuz Programme) Black Coffee Mug

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Soyuz TM-30 - Black Mug Design

This design is a circular mission emblem for the Soyuz TM-30 flight, set on a deep navy field with the Mir space station, the Earth and the Sun drawn in flat, confident shapes.

Visual Elements & Composition

Navy takes up roughly two-fifths of the artwork and anchors everything else. Sky blue carries the Earth's curve, while yellow picks out the Sun and the stars, and red and white are used sparingly as accents. The circle is the organising shape: the whole composition is contained within it, like a patch sewn onto a flight jacket. Text runs around the emblem in Cyrillic, including the word ЭКСПЕДИЦИЯ (expedition), with the Roman numerals XX and VIII placed as secondary markers. The effect is clean, graphic and deliberately official.

Meaning & Symbolism

An emblem like this is a record of a crew's mission, and the elements carry that purpose directly. Mir stands for the orbital station that the Soyuz flights served, the Earth stands for the home world the crew left and returned to, and the Sun and stars place the mission in the wider context of space travel. The heraldic, nautical styling borrows from the badges and crests of expedition teams, which is why the design reads as a tribute to a programme rather than a piece of decoration. It belongs to the documentary tradition of mission insignia from the era of international space cooperation.

On the Mug

A mug is turned in the hand as it is drunk from, so the emblem is seen in pieces: the Earth passing across the front, the station and stars arriving as the cup rotates. The circle suits the form, since the design wraps the cylinder without a seam to break it. The handle sits off to one side, leaving the emblem clear for the morning routine. For anyone who keeps a space-history fan at their desk, this is a mission patch that can be used every day.

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Glossy black ceramic mugs in two practical sizes — 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml). Comfortable C-handle, microwave- and dishwasher-safe, and manufactured to be lead- and BPA-free. Note: printed blacks may read slightly different from the mug’s base color.

These mugs are made from solid ceramic with a glossy glaze that gives a deep, even surface for printing. Sublimation printing embeds ink into the glaze so artwork sits smoothly on the mug rather than simply sitting on top — that means better resistance to fading and scratching during normal use.

They’re available in the classic 11-ounce size for everyday black coffee and tea, and a larger 15-ounce cup if you like extra room for milk, foam or a long pour. The C-shaped handle is wide enough for a secure grip and balances the mug well when full.

  • Material: 100% ceramic with a high-gloss finish for punchy, saturated results.
  • Sizes: 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml) — choose your routine size.
  • Printing: sublimation process fuses color into the glaze for durable imagery.
  • Safety: lead- and BPA-free; meets common food-contact safety standards.
  • Design note: very dark artwork and the mug’s black base can produce subtle shade differences — add a thin lighter outline to ensure contrast if needed.

These mugs are at home in the kitchen, on the office desk, or tucked into a morning routine. They work for espresso shots, pour-overs, oat-milk lattes — you name it. The larger size is handy when you want a second cup’s worth without a refill.

  1. Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
  2. Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
  3. Gifting: packs well (wrap with a soft layer) and pairs nicely with coffee beans, tea tins, or a small box of biscuits.

Practical tip: for very dark designs, try a thin light border or a small margin so the artwork reads cleanly against the black ceramic.

These mugs are both microwave- and dishwasher-safe, but gentle habits extend the life of the print. We recommend dishwasher use on the top rack and milder cycles when possible.

Hand-washing is the friendliest option: warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft sponge. Avoid steel wool, harsh scouring pads, or blasting with extremely hot industrial cycles. And a quick reminder — don’t microwave an empty mug.

Two sizes: 11 oz (approx. 330 ml) and 15 oz (approx. 440 ml). The smaller cup is the familiar, everyday size; the larger one is for fuller pours and extra-creamy drinks.

Each mug’s mouth and height are proportioned so they’re easy to drink from and easy to clean. If you’re pairing with saucers or nesting in cabinets, expect the 15 oz to be slightly wider and taller than the 11 oz.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

11 oz 15 oz
Height (in) 3.86 4.72
Diameter (in) 3.35 3.35
Diameter with handle (in) 4.72 5.12

Note: dimensions are nominal — small production tolerances may apply. If you need precise fitment (e.g., for nested storage or custom packaging), please allow a small margin.