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Soyuz TMA-15 (Soyuz Programme) Black Coffee Mug

Soyuz TMA-15 (Soyuz Programme) Black Coffee Mug

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Soyuz TMA-15 - Black Mug Design

This design commemorates the Soyuz TMA-15 mission, a crewed flight that carried astronauts to the International Space Station, rendered as a bold flat-vector badge built around a central circle.

Visual Elements & Composition

White takes up the largest share of the artwork, with red, blue and yellow making up most of the rest and black appearing only as a small accent. The composition is organised around a circular emblem, the way a mission patch is. Inside it sit a winged humanoid figure, the International Space Station, a maple leaf, a field of stars and the Roscosmos logo. Cyrillic lettering reads СОЮЗ ТМА, alongside the names РОМАНЕНКО, DE WINNE and THIRSK, and the numeral XV.

Meaning & Symbolism

The badge marks a mission that launched on 27 May 2009 as part of the Soyuz Programme, the Russian crewed spaceflight line that has been central to human spaceflight since the 1960s. The TMA-15 crew flew to the station for Expedition 20, and their names and national flags are set into the emblem itself. The maple leaf and the multiple names point to the international makeup of the crew, a point that matters because the TMA series was built to carry a wider range of crew members more safely. The spacecraft docked with the station as both a transport vehicle and a lifeboat, and the mission ended with a safe landing in Kazakhstan.

Built for the Hand, Read at Arm's Length

A mug is turned slowly in the hands, so the circular emblem rotates into view a little at a time. The stars and the station come round first, then the names and the numeral on the far side. Morning coffee gives the badge a quiet audience of one, and that suits a patch designed to be read up close.

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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.