Emblems of Exploration: Logos of the NACA and NASA
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Contents
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Language
English
ISBN
9781626830288
Preface
Acknowledgments
CHAPTER 1: Wings of Eagles, 1915–1940
Beginnings
The Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory
The First Wings
Emblems at the Flight Line
Aircraft Markings
The Shield
Ground Crews and Equipment
Birth of the NACA Wings
Applications of the NACA Wings
Building Emblems
Publications and Correspondence
John Victory: No NACA Insignia
CHAPTER 2: Maturity and Pride, 1941–1957
Zenith of the NACA
An Official Insignia
The “Modified Standard” Emblem
Applications of Standard and Modified Wings
Building Emblems
Aircraft Markings
Insignia and Deception
Employee Applications
Lapel Pins
Service Pins
Badges
Retirement Plaques
Publications and Correspondence
Miscellaneous Applications
The NACA Seal
Anticipating the Future
CHAPTER 3: A New Agency, 1958–1959
Search for a New Logo
The Vision Begins
The NASA Seal
The Path to Presidential Approval
The NASA Insignia
The Red Wing
Applications During Transition
CHAPTER 4: Fly Me to the Moon, 1960–1974
Insignia and Seal: Onward and Upward
Criticism
Applications of the Logos
Aeronautics
Human Spaceflight
Publications
CHAPTER 5: Controversy, 1975–1991
The NASA Logotype
The New Insignia
Implementation
The Shuttle Emblems
Applications of the Logotype
Buildings
Aircraft
Space Shuttle
Satellites
Publications and Correspondence
Anniversary Logos
CHAPTER 6: Back to the Future, 1992–Today
Rebirth of the Meatball
The “Wormball”
Overdue Recognition
The Designer Passes
The Swoosh
Applications of the Meatball
Buildings and Exhibits
Aircraft
Space Shuttle
Service Pins
Distinguished Service Medal
Honor Award Certificates
Retirement Plaques
Internal Newsletters
Publications
Miscellaneous Applications
The NACA/NASA Centennial
CHAPTER 7: Summary
About the Authors
The NASA History Series
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