Symbols of NASA - NASA
WEBJul 27, 2017 · After it was introduced, the “meatball” was the most common symbol of NASA for 16 years, but in 1975 NASA decided to create a more “modern” logo. That logo, which consisted of the word “NASA” in a unique type style, was nicknamed the “worm.”
NASA insignia - Wikipedia
WEBThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) insignia has three main official designs, although the one with stylized red curved text (the "worm") was retired from official use from May 22, 1992, until April 3, 2020, when it was reinstated as a secondary logo.
The Complete History Of The NASA Logo - Hatchwise
WEBThe original logo, though not as famous, was also a visual identity for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, the predecessor of NASA, which was established in 1915. We wouldn’t have the organization we have now without them, so it’s appropriate to …
NASA's "Meatball" Logo - NASA
WEBOct 2, 2018 · Known officially as the insignia, NASA’s round logo was not called the “meatball” until 1975, when NASA decided a more modern logo was in order and switched to the “worm”—a red, stylized rendering of the letters N-A-S-A.
The Worm is Back! - NASA
WEBApr 2, 2020 · The original NASA insignia is one of the most powerful symbols in the world. A bold, patriotic red chevron wing piercing a blue sphere, representing a planet, with white stars, and an orbiting spacecraft. Today, we know it as “the meatball.”.
The Story Behind NASA's Logo - Graphic Designer Geeks
WEBJul 12, 2023 · In 1974, as part of an effort to modernize its image, NASA introduced a sleeker emblem featuring a stylized wordmark spelling out “NASA.” This logo, known as the “worm,” was widely used until 1992, when it was retired due to public sentiment favoring the original insignia.
NASA brings back retro ‘worm’ logo from the 1970s - Astronomy …
WEBNov 8, 2023 · Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn designed the typeface with a stylized version of the word NASA in a shade of red that “reflects the lively and future-orientated character of NASA,” according...
dive into the history of NASA's logo evolution from the ... - designboom
WEBNov 8, 2023 · For 16 years, the space insignia marked the brand of NASA until 1975 when the space agency decided to create a more modern logo as part of the Federal Design Improvement Program (NASA was ...
How NASA Learned to Love the Worm Logo - The New York Times
WEBDec 11, 2023 · The worm endures, even though NASA dumped it more than 30 years ago, returning to “the meatball” — its original logo, with a blue circle, stars, an elliptical orbit trail and a swoosh...
Inside the Rise and Fall of NASA's Beloved Worm Logo | WIRED
WEBSep 1, 2015 · NASA's first logo, colloquially and affectionately called "the meatball," was a perfect example of the aesthetic: a blue circle inscribed with "NASA" in a heavy serif font, a rocket against a...
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