The United States space agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, better known as NASA, was founded in 1958 in response to the Soviet Union's research and technological progress in the space field.
Over time, NASA itself has become a symbol of innovation and research in space knowledge. A great deal has been invested over the years in terms of communication, to keep the world's eyes focused on itself and to allow everyone to access the Agency's work and discoveries.
In particular, some recent developments have involved NASA's logo and its methods of communicating with the rest of the world. Let's discover them together, taking a few steps back in history first!
History of a Logo Between "Meatballs" and "Worms"
When we think of NASA, even before stars and rockets, we think of its logos, known and loved all over the world, succeeding and renewing themselves over time.
The first logo dates back to 1959, a creation by illustrator James Modarelli: a planet on a blue background, surrounded by a red line (symbolizing aeronautics) and a white ellipse (representing space travel), all framed by the text "National Aeronautics and Space Administration U.S.A.". A logo with strong symbolic impact, affectionately nicknamed "Meatball", for its round shape.
In 1975, then, NASA commissioned a new logo, seeking a more linear and easier-to-reproduce design. Thus was born the other iconic logo, the work of Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn, consisting of the simple word NASA with a linear and sinuous style. These characteristics led to a funny nickname in this case too, namely "Worm."
Subsequently, in 1992, it was decided to retire Worm and to revive Meatball in a more modern key, with a design now globally recognized.
At NASA, however, they like to change and renew, as we have seen. In 2020, therefore, Worm was also brought back! In fact, just recently NASA itself awarded Richard Danne for the extraordinary public success that Worm has achieved over time and for making unforgettable what, if you think about it, are just... 4 letters!
A... Spacial Platform!
The NASA universe continues to surprise us with its news and its desire to open the doors of space knowledge to everyone. NASA+ has just been launched, a streaming service with no subscription that allows access to news, thousands of images, podcasts and exclusive live events. A real way for enthusiasts and curious people to stay up to date on the latest discoveries from space!
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