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<\/a><\/figure>\nIn Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA\u2019s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Michael Williams of United Space Alliance paints the NASA logo \u2014 known as the \u201cmeatball\u201d \u2014 on the left wing of space shuttle Endeavour in 2012.<\/div>\nCredit: NASA\/Dimitri Gerondidakis<\/strong><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNASA\u2019s logo turns 65 on Monday, July 15, and media are invited to its birthday celebration<\/a> in Cleveland, the city where the iconic symbol was designed.<\/p>\nTo mark the logo\u2019s birthday, NASA\u2019s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland will host a series of activities celebrating the city\u2019s connection to one of the most recognized logos in the world from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET on July 15 at Great Lakes Science Center, home of Glenn\u2019s visitor center. Admission to the Science Center will be free<\/a>, and the event is open to the public.<\/p>\nA birthday celebration and cake-cutting ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. and feature remarks from center leadership, a visit from the logo designer\u2019s family, and special presentations from the city and state. Other activities include:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\n- History and Symbolism of NASA Insignia Presentation, noon and 2 p.m.<\/li>\n
- NASA Creatives Presentation featuring Glenn\u2019s award-winning photographers and videographers, 1 p.m.<\/li>\n
- Coloring contest, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Coloring contest winners announced, 2 p.m.<\/li>\n
- Eva the Astronaut mascot appearance and photo ops, 1 to 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.<\/li>\n
- NASA Creatives Presentation featuring retired NASA Glenn photographer Marv Smith, 3 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The round blue, white, and red logo affectionately nicknamed the \u201cmeatball\u201d became official in 1959 and was designed by the late James Modarelli<\/a>, a Cleveland Institute of Art graduate and employee of Lewis Research Center (now NASA Glenn). <\/p>\nMedia interested in covering the event should contact Jacqueline Minerd at\u00a0jacqueline.minerd@nasa.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\nFor more information on NASA Glenn events, visit:\u00a0<\/p>\n
https:www.nasa.gov\/glenn-communityengagement\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n-end-\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jacqueline Minerd\u00a0
Glenn Research Center, Cleveland\u00a0
216-433-6036\u00a0
jacqueline.minerd@nasa.gov<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\nPowered by WPeMatico<\/a><\/small><\/p>\nGet The Details…<\/a>
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<\/a><\/figure>NASA\u2019s logo turns 65 on Monday, July 15, and media are invited to its birthday celebration<\/a> in Cleveland, the city where the iconic symbol was designed.<\/p>\n To mark the logo\u2019s birthday, NASA\u2019s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland will host a series of activities celebrating the city\u2019s connection to one of the most recognized logos in the world from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET on July 15 at Great Lakes Science Center, home of Glenn\u2019s visitor center. Admission to the Science Center will be free<\/a>, and the event is open to the public.<\/p>\n A birthday celebration and cake-cutting ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. and feature remarks from center leadership, a visit from the logo designer\u2019s family, and special presentations from the city and state. Other activities include:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The round blue, white, and red logo affectionately nicknamed the \u201cmeatball\u201d became official in 1959 and was designed by the late James Modarelli<\/a>, a Cleveland Institute of Art graduate and employee of Lewis Research Center (now NASA Glenn). <\/p>\n Media interested in covering the event should contact Jacqueline Minerd at\u00a0jacqueline.minerd@nasa.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n For more information on NASA Glenn events, visit:\u00a0<\/p>\n https:www.nasa.gov\/glenn-communityengagement\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n -end-\u00a0<\/p>\n Jacqueline Minerd\u00a0 Powered by WPeMatico<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n Get The Details…<\/a> NASA\u2019s logo turns 65 on Monday, July 15, and media are invited to its birthday celebration in Cleveland, the city where the iconic symbol was designed. To mark the logo\u2019s birthday, NASA\u2019s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland will host a series of activities celebrating the city\u2019s connection to one of the most recognized logos in [\u2026] Continue reading \n
Glenn Research Center, Cleveland\u00a0
216-433-6036\u00a0
jacqueline.minerd@nasa.gov<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nKelly M. Matter <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"