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Introduction 

1 The NASA Logotype 

2 Reproduction Art 

3 Stationery 

4 Forms 

5 Publications 

Index (January 1, 1976) ....................... . .. . . . .... .. 

Letter from Richard H. Truly .... .. .. . .. . ... . . . ......... . ...... 

The NASA Logotype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Agency and Center Identification .. .. .. ........ . . . .. .. .... . .

The NASA Color . .. .... ................ . ..... . . . .. ... ... .. 

The NASA Logotype: Use of Color .. .... . ..... . . .. . . ..... . .

Color Standards ...................... . .. . . . .. ... . . .... . ..

The Logotype: Incorrect Uses .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. .. . . . . .. ..

The Logotype: Grid Drawing for Large Applications . . . . ... . ..

Mission Patches and Other Symbols ..................... . ..

The NASA Seal. . ............ .... . .. . . . . . . . . . ........ . .... 

Reproduction Art: Logotype ......... .. . .. . .. . .... . ..... . .. 

Reproduction Art: Headquarters . .. .. . . .... .. .. . ....... . ...

Reproduction Art: Ames Research Center .. .... .. .. ... . .. ... 

Reproduction Art: Goddard Space Flight Center .... . . ... . ...

Reproduction Art: Dryden Flight Research Facility ...........

Reproduction Art: Jet Propulsion Laboratory ...... . ... . . ... .

Reproduction Art: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center ... . .... . 

Reproduction Art: John F. Kennedy Space Center ....... . ...

Reproduction Art: Langley Research Center .. . .. ... . ....... .

Reproduction Art: Lewis Research Center .. .. .. . ....... . ... .

Reproduction Art: George C. Marshall Space Flight Center .. .

Reproduction Art: Wallops Flight Facility .. . . .. . .. .. ... . .. . . . 

Reproduction Art: Seal .. . . . . ... . ... . .. .. . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. ... 

NASA Red: Color Swatches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Reproduction Art: John C. Stennis Space Center . . ......... . 

Headquarters Letterhead and Envelope .... ..... . ... . . .. ...

Center Letterheads and Envelopes . . .. .. ... ... .. .... .. .....

Typing Style ...... . . . . . . . .. . . ... .. . . ... ... ... .. .. .. ... .... 

Large Envelopes and Mailing Labels . . .. .. . . .. .. ...........

News Releases ... ... . . . .. . ...... . .. . ... .. .......... . .....

Forms . .. . . .. . . . . ... . ...... . ...... . .... .. . . .. . . .. ........

NASA Publications ... . . . .... . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . ... . ...........

Typography-Sans Serif, Helvetica ..... .... . ... . . .. . . .. . ... 

Typography-Sans Serif, Futura ... . . .. .. ...... . ..... . .... . 

Typography-Serif, Garamond . .. . .. . . . . .. ..... . .... . .... .. 

Typography-Serif, Times Roman ..... .. . .... . . .. ... .... .. .

Cover Design: Leaflets & Folders........................... 

Cover Design: Journals and Technical Publications . .. . .. .. ..

Cover Design: News Publications .. .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. .. ... .. . .

Cover Design: Quality Publications . . .. . ....... . .. ..... .. ... 

Cover Design: Case Bound and Educational Publications . .. ..

Press Kits/Directories . .... . . . .. .. . .. . ... . . . .. ........... .. 

Posters/Broadsides ....... . ...... . .... . ..... .. ... . .. .. . . ..

The Grid-What it is ................... ..... . .. .. ..... . . ..

Relating Cover & Interior Formats ...... . .. . . ... ... . .. . .. ...
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8 Miscellaneous 

9 Supplementary Guides 

Interior Grid Formats: Leaflets & Folders ............... ..... .. 

Interior Grid Formats: Journals and Technical Publications ......

Interior Grid Formats: News Publications ........... ..... . ... . 

Interior Grid Formats: Quality Publications . . ..... ......... .... 

Interior Grid Formats: Case Bound and Educational Publications 

Signage ........................ .... .. .. . .. . .... . .... . ... 

NASA Motor Vehicle Identification ........ . ... ............... 

Motor Vehicles: Various Colors & Values ... . . .. . . ... . ..... .. .

Motor Vehicles: White & "Special" Vehicles ... .. ........... .. 

The Identification Configuration With the Logotype . .. .. . ... ... 

The Identification Configuration Without the Logotype ...... .. .

Motor Vehicle Identification Demonstrations ..... . . . . .. . .... . .. 

Aerospace Education Unit ................... .. .. .... . .. .. .. 

Air & Space Vehicles .. . .. .. ....... . ......... . . ............

Certificates & Awards .. .. .. ..... . . . .. . .. . . .. ......... . . ....

NASA Vinylcals & Decals ........... .. . . .... ... . ......... . ..

NASA Uniform Patches ...... ... .. . . . . ... ... .. .. . .. .... ... 
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reputation . 

As we move ahead to an even more exciting era in aeronautical re

space exploration, we have added a new tool to enhance and sy

progressive path we have always followed. 

Not as suspenseful as a Command and Service Module splashdow

as dramatic as a Mariner flyby, it is nonetheless of major importa

it is designed to achieve maximum communication of the agency's 

objectives, both internally and externally. 

We have adopted a new system of graphics-the visual communic

system by which we are known to those who read our publications

vehicle markings and signboards and the logotype that unmistaka

brands them as NASA's. 

The new system focuses on a new logotype, in which the letters "N

are reduced to their simplest form, replacing the red, white and blu

emblem with the white block letters. 

I think the new logotype is pleasing to the eye and gives a feeling o

technological precision, thrust and orientation toward the future. U

nology, pioneering achievement-that's what NASA is all about. 

This manual is a reference book for NASA designers. It is the offic

document regarding NASA identification (use of logotype), comm

general and sets the tone and level of quality for all NASA graphics

My experience has shown that, in order to succeed, a program w

from the accustomed must have the full support of every NASA em

Top-level management must take the lead, our experts in the field 

design must follow, and all of us must see that the specifics are dil

monitored to insure that standards of excellence are maintained. 

I think we were fortunate in recognizing that our graphics could sta

improvement; I am confident that the program we now have under

second to none in effectiveness either in government or industry; 

solicit the enthusiastic support of each of you in implementing NA

of the future. 

Sincerely, 

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communications, the logotype becomes a visual shorthand which identifies the Agency and symbol ically 

embodies its activities, achievements 

and goals. 

In the logotype, the letters N-A-S-A 

are reduced to their most simplified 

form . The strokes are all of one width , 

evoking the qualities of unity and 

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or distorted in any way

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Agency Identification 

To identify the agency, as a total 

entity, the NASA logotype is shown in 

conjunction with the full agency name 

(National Aeronautics and Space 

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logotype as indicated. type. 

Center Identification Reproduction artwork f

To identify any of the NASA centers, agency and center ide

the NASA logotype and full agency included in Section 2 o

name is shown in conjunction with the 

full center name (John F. Kennedy 

Space Center) as shown below. The 

lettering style used in the center 

name is Helvetica Medium, upper and 

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tive color which brings a kinetic 

dimension to the letterforms. The 

color reflects the lively and futureoriented character of NASA. 

NASA red should be used only when 

a second color is available and 

appropriate. It is intended to be used 

only on white or a light value neutral 

color background . NASA red should 

Further guidance for the 

logotype in various colo

contained on the follow

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background , the logotype should 

always be shown in white . 

The logotype should always be shown 

in white against a background of 

NASA red. The logotype should never 

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neutral background. 

The logotype must not be altered or 

distorted in any way. The effectiveness of the logotype depends on consistently correct useage as outlined 

in this manual. 

The examples shown below illustrate 

some incorrect uses of the logotype. 

circle. 

3. The logotype must never be placed 

within another outline shape, such as 

a box. 

4. The logotype should never be 

shown as outlined letterforms. 

5. The logotype should never be 

shown with shadows projected from 

the letterforms or with letterforms 

partially outl ined. 

be shown in solid black

gray or solid NASA red 

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background color. It sh

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9. The logotype should 

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One mode for expression of this pride 

has been the mission patch. 

Because of the relatively short duration of any specific mission and because of the unique personality of 

each of the patches, they should 

occupy their own visual space, sepa­

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of the Agency's day-to-day communications material, the seal should 

be reserved for use in connection 

with award presentations or formal 

events and activities which are ceremonial or traditional in nature. 

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shown . Reductions and enlargements 

will alter the character of the typography. 

For additional supplies of reproduction art, contact the graphics coordinator at NASA Headquarters. 

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For additional supplies of reproduction art, contact the graphics coordinator at NASA Headquarters. 

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letterheads and 4Ya"x 9W' (10.5 em. 

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indicia on the envelope measures 

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printed in either of two standard color 

schemes. In version one, the logotype 

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(small typography). The U.S. Postal 

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with 8/ 9 Helvetica Light and / or 

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RELEASE NO: 73- 229 

SKYLAB PUTS Otll' WELCOME MAT FOR COMET 

Space Sta tion Skylab' s final tenants will move into thei r orbiting home 270 

miles above the Earth on or about November 10 to Complete a harvest of scientific information abou t our home planet and our life giving star , the Sun . 

Two earlier threesomes of tenants occupied the space station for 28 and 59 

days before "le aving the key under the mat" f or the final c r ew that v ill live 

aboard Skylab for up to t wo months . 

Earth r esource s , sol~ astronomy , medical and other experiments vill fill the 

ve.king hours of the Sk;ylab crevmen , vith the opportunity to viev the comet 

Kohoutek as an added bonus in December or January . 

Flying above the distorting layers o f Earth atmosphe re, Skylab ' s solar telescopes and astronomical cameras are expected to provide valuable data about 

the make-up of comets as vell as continuing the surveillance of t he f l ares, 

prominences and other dynamic events taking pla ce on the face of the Sun, 

Uot to mention the dynamic events taking place on Saturn , the Full Moon and 

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SKYLA.B PUTS OUT WELCOME MAT FOR COMET 

Space Sta tion Skylab ' s final tenants vill move into thei

miles above the Earth on or about November 10 to Ccmplete 

i fic information about our home planet and our life givin

Tvo earlier threesomes of tenants occupied the space stat

days before "leaving the key under the mat" for the final 

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It is in the best interests of NASA to 

maintain a visual consistency and 

high level of design excellence in all 

of its publications, whether they are 

large or small in their scope and in 

terms of the audiences they are intended to reach . A consistency must 

also exist in the way that NASA and 

NASA Centers identify themselves as 

originators of publications. 

In this way, each publication itself 

becomes an important extension of 

NASA's identity effort. 

The guidelines set forth in this section 

are intended to be an aid in accomplishing a strong , integrated, consistent " family " of publications throughout NASA. 

Because of the number and diverse 

nature of NASA's publications, the 

guidelines are general for the most 

part. They are, however, specific with 

respect to certain elements of style, 

use of typography and use of the 

NASA logotype. 

The NASA Logotype 

The NASA logotype and its attendant 

elements of style and identification 

are always a requ ired element in any 

NASA publication . Somewhere in the 

publication full NASA identification 

must be shown in order to clarify the 

origin of the publication and to identify NASA. 

This identification does not necessarily have to appear as part of a front 

cover design, although in many instances this approach seems appropriate. It may appear on the last page 

of a publication, or on the back cover. 

The goal is to insure that each publi

In some examples shown in this section , the NASA logotype has been 

used as a " stem-word " (NASA Activities, NASA Facts, etc.). 

This allows the logotype to become at 

once the major identification element 

and part of the publication title. 

The stem-word technique is used only 

on permanent, regularly published 

documents, and requires advice from 

the NASA Graphics Coordinator at 

Headquarters. 

Illustration &Photography 

Use of illustration & photography as 

either story telling or major graphic 

elements is a key in the design of 

NASA publications. 

Simplicity, appropriateness and 

strength of composition is important 

in the successful handling of these 

elements, not technique alone as is 

sometimes believed and practiced . 

The absence of detail and deliniation, 

or symbolic quality, in a cover illustration or photograph provokes interest 

and stimulates the reader to go to the 

inside of the publication for more 

information. 

cation . 

Always analyze the illu

terms of the communic

must accomplish . Then 

what technique to use, 

it must be, etc. Where p

the restrictions of budg

able material , keep you

and utilize the best ava

raphy and illustration ta

certain they are fully br

task you are assigning 

that they understand th

munication goal of the 

beginning their work. 

Several examples of dif

of illustration and photo

shown in the following p

section. Note the relatio

illustration to typograph

used in relation to the to

produced , not only how 

is in and of itself. 

Typography 

Typography and typogr

are the "architecture" o

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a harmonious sequence 

events. 

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composed of Helvetica Light and 

Helvetica Medium, upper and lower 

case. This should be the most used 

style in NASA publications because 

of its direct relationship to the NASA 

identification elements. 

Recommended general elements of 

typographic style include flush left, 

ragged right column setting, bold 

face headlines and subheadlines and 

minimum one-point line spacing in 

text setting. 

Color 

Government printing regulations 

relegate most NASA publications to a 

one or two color printing limitation. 

The exception to this rule occurs in 

certain special situations where the 

use of 4/color process printing is 

appropriate, desirable or necessary 

for the effective portrayal of a particular story. 

When limited to one color printing , 

middle range to dark colors should be 

used to cover the normal range of 

reproduction and legibility requirements, including use of the NASA 

logotype. 

When a second color is available for 

use with black, three options are pre

of a range of bright, primary and 

secondary colors may be used to enhance the design or aid in the presentation of information. The use of pale, 

pastel colors is discouraged in all 

NASA publications. Third , NASA gray 

or another middle value gray or neutral color may be used as a second 

color for manufacturing " duo tones " 

or two-color half-tone renderings. In 

situations where black and white 

photography dominates, this technique tends to strengthen and deepen 

the photographic images, making 

them much more aesthetically pleasing than black half-tones. 

In some special situations, 4/color 

process printing is available. NASA 

identification may be easily portrayed 

in color through the use of 4/ color 

ben-day mixtures. 

Review the information on color in 

section one of this manual. 

Paper 

With in the limitations of budget, availability and government printing standards, paper speGifications for NASA 

publ ications should be directed 

toward high-quality non-absorbent 

(coated or non-coated) papers which 

provide good ink hold-out and do not 

produce fuzzy images as a result of 

their surface quality. Colors specified 

should not be in the pastel or faded 

color range, but rather bright primary 

and secondary colors and in the middle value range . 

Sizes 

Sizes of NASA publications should , 

as a general rule, be determined on 

only be used in instanc

subject matter or the o

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Most of the publication

section are based on s

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Formats 

All of NASA's publicat

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brochure category, sh

vertical format unless 

matter or occasion pro

pelling reason to devia

formats are normally c

dle, more awkward to 

there is no appreciable 

total effect produced b

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endured only upon occasion, that is to say, in places where the sense 

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This is a sweeping statement from which we need not suffer unduly; 

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Space Shuttle Apollo-Soyuz Skyla

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and should be followed by the titling of use of the NASA logoty

a lead article. Center and agency-wid

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aging problem and both front and 

back covers should be considered 

part of the package. 

Concepts play an important role in 

quality publications and should be explored thoroughly. Special attention 

must be paid to the quality of the photograph or illustration as well as 

the content. Superior quality will help 

p, 

general effect and pres

publication. While it is i

show our demonstratio

all of the covers below 

in 4/color process. 

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Space Mathematics 

A Resource for Teachers 

Outlin1ng 

Supplementary 

Space Related Problems 

In Mathematics 

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overembellished . Careful attention to 

production techniques will ensure 

a more successful overall package. 

It may be advisable to use the NASA 

logotype inside the publication rather 

than on the cover-thus achieving 

better reproduction . 

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coce aeasde e 

kit. This is an area of design which is 

best served if the graphics are modern but not elaborate. 

The main function of a directory is to 

convey data and information in a 

concise and efficient manner. Since 

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Space Flight Center 

Press Information 

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along with uncomplicated graphics 

can produce the desired results . 

Remember that the logotype/identification must be large enough and 

positioned well for good readership 

and retention. 

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1. Starting with the overall size of the 

publication , a designer analyzes the 

type of information, photographs, captions, etc. which are required. 

2. The grid is applied to the doublespread-it will determine all margins, 

gutters, folio placement, etc. In this 

case a 2-column grid is demonstrated. 

3. The designer can now begin to 

block in the various elements such as 

headlines, columns of text typography, photographs, captions and folios. 

This approach can be applied to the 

entire publication , including its cover. 

(Folio placement should always be 

in the outside margins.) 

and character. It is a great organizer 

of material and as such will save 

countless man hours in execution . It 

will also help bring continuity to various diverse publications. 

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It is therefore advisable to solve the 

publication design as a whole, rather 

than attempting to execute the cover 

out of context Once the interior attitude has been determined it is possible 

to relate this back to the cover. 

The examples below indicate the 

variety of approaches: 

text " hanging" from top of p

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c. Grid which has a symmet

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graphs break up and down. 
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of page. Captions are positioned in 

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Exterior Identification 

a. Site sig n at major fac ility. Should be executed 

in a permanent material suc h as aluminum 

or molded reinforced fiberglass. Shou ld in ­

clude a reveal (shadow groove) between sign 

and posts. 

b. Building mounted identifi cation sign. 

c. Contractor sign. Possibly modular so that 

the bottom portion can be replaced. 

d. Wall mounted, free standing metal letters. 

May be approp ri ate for a mai n build ing or 

Vi sitor Center. Dimensional letters must be of 

highest quali ty and com plementary to th e 

architectural surface. Mockups should be 

tested for material, co lor, height and depth of 

letters, method of affixing to building. 

General Principles 

Simple, functiona l, contemporary 

signs are an integral and effective part 

of the NASA Unified Visual Communications System. The sign demonstration s shown on these pages should 

serve as models when sig ns are 

being developed for a particular site, 

building , or facility. Th ey are intended 

to provide general guidelines when 

NASA sign systems are being planned . 

Signs function on many different 

levels, but their basic purpose is to 

communicate to a specific audience. 

They identify fac ilities, guide to a 

desired location, wa rn , notify, or announce something to the sig n user. 

Thi s signage section is divided into 

two fundamental parts, exterior (6. 1) 

and interior (6.2) , but certain principals apply to both categories. The 

following points should be reviewed 

and considered at the inception of 

signing activity. 

Employ a systems approach to signing. Begin by developing an overall 

plan of signage based on a logical 

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Research Center 

Exterior Informational 

e. Wall or ceiling mounted directional signs. 

May be metal or acryl ic. Note: relationship of 

arrow to height of ca pital letter. 

f. Faci lity di rectional sign constru cted similarly 

to item a (above). 

g. Trailblazer signs. Can be metal for permanent use, or painted wood fo r temporary use. 

h. Informati onal sign uses abbreviated language style for speed of communication. 

i. Map and location directory can be metal, reinforced fiberglass, or other permanent medi um . Graphics must be simple and stylized 

to aid th e user. May be bac k lighted if 

appropriate. 

j. Parking sig n with replaceabl e bottom po rtion. Letterform " P" is from D.O.T. Symbol/ 

Signs library. 

k. Sig n displays much information in a smal l 

space. 

I. Modular sig n serves to warn viewer of possible danger and restricts access. 

m. Modular sign restricts entry or passage. 

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Interior Directional 

a. Ceiling moun ted sign whi ch is modular, 

allowing sections to be replaced or transposed. 

Should be of permanent material and integrate with the existing cei li ng hardware. 

b. Wall moun ted version of item a. 

c. Similar to items a and b, but with a different color scheme and language. 

d. Fl oor directory is modular and made of a 

permanent materi al like acrylic or metal. May 

be rear illuminated if appropriate. 

Interior Identification 

e. Wall plaque of ac rylic with subsurface 

screen printing (on bac k si de) for permanen ce. 

f. Door plaque of acrylic with sliding pan el 

fo r easy repl acement. 

g .. w all moun ted or .door mou nted plaque with 

sl1d 1ng panel for occu pancy funct1ons. 

h. Desk identifier w1th repl aceable name. 

i. Wall mounted plaque wi th re placea bl e name. 

Interior Informational 

j. Build ing di rectory is modular and made of 

metal or ac ryl ic. Could be wa ll mou nted or 

free standi ng. Rear illumi nated if appropriate. 

k. Movable sign for temporary use. Constructed 

of metal with replaceable message panel. 

I. DOT Symbol/Sig ns employed rathe r than 

unnecessary wo rds . 

Interior Regulatory 

m. Symbol/Sign restricts smoking activity 

n. Wal l or fence mounted sig n wa rns and 

restricts access to ce rtai n areas. 

General Principles-Continued 

Helvetica, the keystone typeface in 

the NASA Unified Visual Communications System, is used on all exterior 

and interior signs. The models shown 

in this signage section feature Helvetica Medium . Occasionally, such as 

on building directories , Helvetica 

Regular is used in combination with 

the Medium weight. Set large words in 

Display phototypography, optically 

spaced , and camera-enlarged to 

needed size. Remember to use "normal" rather than "tight" letterspacing 

for signage typography. Avoid hand 

lettering or other crude execution 

techniques. 

Keep the signs simple. Avoid the use 

of borders or other types of artificial 

embellishment. These only serve 

to clutter the sign and lessen its effectiveness as a communication tool. 

Signs should always be designed to 

integrate with the architectural setting. 

Choice of material, color, and size 

should be based on an awareness of 

the environment where the signs will 

be viewed. Effective signage is that 

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which serves its basic ut

tion while complementin

tectural scheme. 

Consider flexibility when 

sign systems. Often a sig

modular capacity can be 

nomical in the long run. 

sign models shown here 

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NASA owned or leased vehicles 

conform to GSA regulations regarding 

type sizes and the positioning of the 

identification on both front doors of 

the vehicle, or in a prominent location 

on the vehicle when the former is 

impractical. 

Four elements comprise the standard 

vehicle identification configuration : 

the government use identification (%"/ 1.9 em cap height), the NASA 

logotype (3 

Vs "/7.9 em cap height), 

the agency identificaton (1 

"/2.54 em 

cap height) , and the installation identi­

fication (1 "/2.54 em cap height). 

The identification configurations are 

pre-spaced, dry-transfer, mylar lettering sheets. Because of the limited 

door-width of many vehicles, some 

installation names have been set up in two lines to fit within these rest rictive spaces. 

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 configuration is visually centered laterally 

from the edges of the door, in the same 

approximate position on both doors. 

Due to the wide variety of vehicles 

used by NASA, it may be necessary to 

make some adjustments in the application of the agency identification to 

accommodate chrome strips, door 

guards, etc. It is imperative in these 

instances to maintain the flush-left 

handling of the logotype and all 

typography. 

In appropriate instances where space 

allows, as sho

wn in various demonstrations on the following pages, the 

logotype may be separated from the 

identification configuration and used 

in a larger size elsewhere on the 

vehicle for a better display. 

Most vehicles are marked in one of 

three color schemes: 1) black logo 

and typography on all light color 

vehicles up to a 40% value on a gray 

scale, 2) white logo and typography 

Shown to the right is a 1 0-step gray 

scale showing values ranging from a 

10% gray to a solid black. When marking vehicles where the color of the 

vehicle is in a middle-value range and 

it is uncertain whe1her the identification 

should be white or black, place th is 

scale up to the color of vehicle in 

question to determine the value. The 

edge of one step on the gray scale 

should nearly disappear in ju

xtaposi-

tion with the color of the vehicle. 

" Special " vehicles that require painting and offer high visibility to the 

general public (i.e. tractor-trailer vans , 

buses, etc

.), should be painted in the 

white / blue scheme with a NASA red 

logotype, as shown on the following 

pages. Proposed designs for such 

vehicles should be submitted to the 

NASA Graphics Coordinator. 

Two sizes of typography are available 

for application to large vehicles. For 

tractor-trailer vans (and vehicles of a 

similar scale), the cap height of the 

typography is 3%". For buses (and 

vehicles of a similar scale) , the cap 

height of the typography is 2% ". The 

agency name always remains in the 

two-line configuration and the center 

identification appears in one line 

positioned below the agency name at 

a distance of two-times the cap height, 

baseline to baseline. For example, on a 

tractor-trailer van, the cap height of 

the typography is 3%" and the center 

name is positioned 7" below the second line of the agency name, baseline 

Black Typ

to baseline. When 2%" cap height type 

is used, the center name is positioned 5%" below the second line of the 

agency name, baseline to baseline. 

An intermediate size of 1 %" cap Black Typ

height typography is also available for 

intermediate size vehicles (tractors , 

trucks, vans, small buses , and vehicles 

of a similar scale) to be used with a 

5" or larger logo. 

Black Typ

Black Typ
colors and values. These vehicles are 

marked with either black or white identification configurations, as shown 

on the two sedans below. 

Using the gray scale on the previous 

page, the color value of the vehicle 

is determined. If the vehicle is a 40% 

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typography does not ove

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nity to utilize the logotype in NASA red 

with all other typography in black, as 

shown below (fig. a). The sizes and 

relationships of the identification configuration remain the same. Note that 

a red logo is used only on a white 

background for vehicles. 

vehicle is visually divided in half into 

a white stripe on top and a blue stripe 

on the bottom. (The specific contours 

of the car model often suggest where 

the division should be). The government use identification is black, the 

logotype is NASA red, and the agency 

and center identification is white. The 

flush-left handling of all elements is 

retained. 

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the configuration on the door of the 

vehicle. 

These marking configurations are prespaced, dry-transfer mylar letters. 

The center name, prepared in either 

one or two lines, is positioned 2" below 

the agency name as shown below. It 

may be necessary to adjust the posi

handling of all elements. 

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Passenger door application 

tion elements remain on the front 

doors of the vehicle. 

The illustrations below show the various sizes of elements that comprise 

the identification configuration, sans 

the logotype, and the approximate 

placement of the configuration on the 

door of the vehicle. The 3Va" cap 

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configuration , sans the log

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left configuration. 

truck: On a color of dark 

identification is white. Ade

ace allows the logotype to be 

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ayed in a larger size (8" cap 

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c) Panel truck with windows: The 

larger logotype (8" cap height) is separated from the other identification and 

aligns with the x-height of the first line 

of the configuration . All identification 

is white on a dark color vehicle. 

d) Tractor-trailer van: This is an appropriate use of the white/blue scheme 

on a vehicle which may be frequently 

seen by the public. The cap height of 

the typography is 3%" and the cap 

height of the logotype is 24" on this 

and other vehicles of this scale. An 18" 

logotype is available for smaller vans. 

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e) Bus: The white/blue scheme may 

also be appropriate here. The cap 

height of the typography is 2%" and 

the cap height of the logotype is 12" 

on this and other vehicles of this scale. 

f) Truck: On trucks that require painting, the cab is white and the remainder 

of the vehicle is NASA warm gray. A 

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standard configuration for a white 

vehicle is applied to the cab doors. 

The gloss enamels are from the Federal Standard Color System: White 

# 17886, Gray# 16165. 

g) Station wagon: The standard size 

NASA red logotype (3Va" cap height) 

is positioned at the rear of the white 

station wagon . The typography on the 

door retains the flush-left handling of 

the elements. 

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of the NASA Unified Visual Communications System to the general public. 

The design utilizes NASA red and 

warm gray with a large logotype. 

Helvetica typefaces, the flush-left 

handling of the typography, the large 

display of the logotype and the relationships between the various 

elements. 

A clean , simple look is desired in all 

such instances, emphasizing the logo

of emphasis. The full agen

ter name are in a small sca

subordinate to these two e

The government use inform

remains on the front doors 

vehicle. 
 is NASA red, accompanied 

rcraft number in black Hel

edium. These markings are 

as possible. When the 

s exceed 12" in height, the 

 is a minimum of 25% 

an the numerals. 

n the size logotype being 

ere is approximately one 

idth 's space between the 

 and the numerals, and also 

 the logotype and the edge 

tion number: 24" red logotype flush 


vetica left with numerals below. 


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Medium numerals flush 

left with logotype. 

olished 2" yellow stripe outlines 

g edge. exit baggage door 

White engine nacelles 

and engine mounts with 

unpainted polished metal leading edges. 

of a rubber boot or the leading edge of the vertical fin. 

On the left side of the fin, the logotype and numerals are always flush 

left. On the right side, the configuration is always flush right in approximately the same position. When 

movable control surfaces are involved, the sizes and positions of 

these elements are carefully determined to avoid breaking the logotype 

on a curved stroke on either side. 

White vertical and hori­


zontal stabilizers with 


unpainted polished 
metal leading edges. 


Black rear portions of 

engine nacelles and 

engine mounts. 

To comply with FAA regulations, the 

complete registration number will 

usually appear in 12" white Helvetica 

Medium within the blue stripe on 

the fuselage between the end of the 

wings and the leading edge of the 

horizontal stabilizer. 

Exit and rescue markings shall be 

in accordance with U.S. Air Force 

T.O. 1-1-4, except that FAA regulations for commercial air carriers 

may be used for NASA administrative aircraft. 

24" red logotype. Note 

position of "A" on 

rudder, and distance 

between logotype and 

polished metal leading edge. 

Aircraft Operations personnel at each 

field installation can provide other 

operational or safety marking requirements to be included in developing applications of this paint and 

marking scheme to other aircraft. 

All new applications of the paint and 

marking scheme must be submitted 

to the Aircraft Office for Headquarters 

approval. 

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Detail A: 

Left Side Tail 

Scale : 3/16"=1' 

24" red logotype. Note 

position of "N" on 

rudder, and distance 

between logotype and 

polished metal leading edge. 

18" black Helvetica 

Medium numerals. Note 

flush right alignment. 

White top and bottom 

wing surfaces. 

Detail B: 

Right Side Tail 

Scale: 3/16"=1' 
 Oueenair 80: The blue 

positioned under the 

 Fuselage markings meet 

ap height requirement, 

with the rear edge of the 

bove. 

eed P-3 : The blue stripe in

e round windows on the 

 An American flag, required 

rcraft, is flush right with the 

 Wing and horizontal sta

s are red for high visibility 

hite backgrounds. 

f) Lockheed F-1 06: The bottom of the 

blue stripe aligns with the leading 

edge of the wings. Fuselage markings 

are flush left with the tail markings. 

g) Beech C-45: The blue stripe 

aligns with the top and bottom of the 

windows. Fuselage markings meet 

the 12" cap height requirement, centered within the blue stripe. 

f) Lockheed F- 1 06 

h) Bell UH-1 8 Helicopter: The top of 

the blue stripe aligns with the bottom 

of the cockpit window and angles 

up the tail. The logotype and numeral are in a horizontal configuration, 

flush left under the doorwindows. 

These eight schemes serve also as 

guides for developing marking 

applications for other aircraft in the 

NASA fleet. Leased or loaned aircraft may have a minimum marking of 

a red logotype with black Helvetica 

Medium numerals. This type of aircraft (when repainted by NASA) is 

painted following the white/blue/ 

gray scheme shown here. 

Complete detailed specification 

drawings (including color specifications) on all aircraft shown on these 

pages, are available from the NASA 

Aircraft Office. 

h) Bell UH-1 B Hel1copter 
mportant consideration Only a few isolated areas were desig­ Note that the NASA Logotype appears employ one or several of the available 

 vehicle be marked so that 

identified from different 

hether in a launch mode or 

pace. 

, the overriding considera

at the markings not interfere 

e the scientific mission of 

This principle applies to 

nce as well as the opera

alities of the craft when 

g in space. This objective is 

evable as demonstrated on 

e Shuttle shown below. 

nated for graphics by flight engineers 

and scientists. Working within these 

serious constraints, the Shuttle Orbiter 

is fully marked with all of the basic 

identifiers: The NASA Logotype , the 

American flag , United States, USA, 

plus the name of the particular craft. 

Helvetica Medium is the typeface 

used on the spacecraft. 

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in NASA Gray so as not to conflict 

with the red of the American flag . The 

flag is equal to the height of the 

capital letters on the side, top, and 

bottom of th e craft. The placement of 

these identifying elements is responsive to technical requirements as well 

as being harmonious with the basic 

shape and form of the Shuttle. 

On the following gatefold you will see 

examples of other spacecraft which 

markings. Though they vary in size, 

shape, and configuration, they nevertheless maintain a strong overall relationship within the NASA Unified 

Visual Communications System. 
mum marking would be the 

ogotype while other elements 

d depending on availability 

 and appropriateness. Re

 to apply these basic guide

en marking spacecraft 

Solar Maximum Mission 

 in the future. 

These markings are placed in accordance with 

the operational considerations of the craft. 

The stacked version of United States is used 

here and appears in Helvetica Medium upper 

and lower case letters. Th ese words are equal 

in heig ht to th e American flag and the logotype which is rendered in NASA Gray. 

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Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) 

Only the NASA logotype is employed since 

there is very little space alloted for graphics 

on thi s craft. Because nothing else competes, 

the logotype appears in NASA Red on both 

the front and rear of th is unusal spacecraft. 

The size of the logotype is equal to the width 

of the square panel directly underneath. 
formance and which are held in high 

esteem are designed in a more traditional style. Illustration (a) is an example of such an award. 

Merit certificates of a short-term or 

lesser rank can be designed in a more 

The length of the Federal Se

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tificate and a Service Pin bot

which will incorporate the N

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Vinylcals will solve most general identification problems. The NASA Red 

logotype and the agency name in 

black appear on a white field with 

rounded corners. There is no installation identification. It is essentially a 

self-contained small sign and can be 

applied to any color surface. Vinylcals 

are available from Headquarters in 

eight sizes : 1 V4 ", 23fs", 31fs", 5", 7%", 

12%", 20", 30". All sizes refer to the 

horizontal width of the white background. 

Decals have a limited usage, intended 

mostly for transparent surfaces. The 

logotype appears without agency or 

center identification . Decals of the 

logotype are specified in black, white, 

or NASA Red. When used on solid surfaces the red logos are used only on 

white. A minimum clearance on all 

sides of three vertical stroke-widths of 

the logo is recommended. Decals are 

specified in four sizes: 2", 3", 5", 7%". 

All sizes refer to the width of the logotype from tip to tip on its baseline. 

Vinylcals of the logotype consistent 

with the above specifications for decals are available in the same sizes 

from NASA Headquarters. 

doors, plaques, etc. To facilitate these cals nor decals are intended 

markings, the NASA identification is vehicles. A more permanent 

available for use in the form ofvinylcals identification for vehicles is 

only {dry-application: pressure-sensi- in the Vehicles section of thi

tive, adhesive-backed vinyl) . Decals 

(wet application) are specified below 

for use on transparent surfaces (windows, doors, etc.) and are obtained by 

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ew specific color recommendations 

e made for NASA uniforms: royal 

ue for flight suits; white for lab coats, 

rdhats, and helmets. A 7" wide 

7.8 em) logotype may be embroi

red in NASA Red centered on the 

ck of a white lab coat (fig. d) . On a 

ite hardhat or helmet, a 5" wide 

2.7 em) NASA Red decal of the logo

pe may be centered on the front 

g. g) . 

To distinguish emergency/security 

personnel (security guards, firemen , 

etc.) a distinctive NASA Red patch 

with a white border, white logotype 

and the installation identification in 

black is available. The name of the 

emergencyI security service (i.e. Fire 

Department) appears in white cen ­

tered within a smaller black patch that 

is positioned %" (.9 em) under the red 

patch. This configuration is worn on 

both shoulders of the uniform, on both 

shirts (fig. f) and outer-jackets. A light 

blue shirt and hat with dark blue 

trousers or skirt is recommended . 

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sh irt (side view) 

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