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NASA INSIGNIA |
CORRECT USE |
MOTOR VEHICLES, AIRCRAFT,
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The following are suggested markings of NASA motor vehicles. As a general rule, the identification configuration is applied on a flat surface as high as possible on the front doors of the vehicle avoiding sculptured edges, door handles, side-view mirrors and other hardware. The following samples show the use of the NASA Insignia on the door of the Vehicle
On a white background, the two color version of the Insignia should be used (PMS 185 and PMS 286) with black typography.
On dark colored backgrounds, a semi-transparent decal should be used which outlines the Insignia in white with the accompanying typography in white.
On lighter backgrounds, a black insignia
can be used with black typography.
The overall aircraft paint and marking scheme for NASA controlled aircraft usually consists of a blue stripe down the middle of the fuselage sides, white fuselage top, white wings and gray fuselage bottom, and FAA registration number and other markings for exits, rescue, warning areas, etc. The preferred location of the NASA Insignia is to the lower corner of the cockpit window area.
The tail fin should display the word NASA in red (PMS 185) using demibold Helvetica type. Due to a wide variety of aircraft, it may be necessary to make adjustments in application of the identification. Any questions concerning aircraft markings should be directed to the Visual Identity Coordinator in the Headquarters Office of Public Affairs.
Markings on spacecraft should comply with scientific and operational requirements. Markings should include the NASA Insignia, the logos of partners (both private and government) and, in some cases, accompanying program logos.
Due to the wide variety of spacecraft, it may be necessary to make adjustments in application of the identification. Any questions concerning spacecraft markings should be directed to the Visual Identity Coordinator in the Headquarters Office of Public Affairs.
Now that a cost-effective means of changing the design has been found, the NASA Insignia will be gradually replacing the NASA Logotype on all Shuttle orbiters. The orbiter markings also include an American flag, the name of the orbiter, and US identifications.