Why doesn't NASA offer advertising (i.e: logos on the space shuttle) to fund some of its missions?

bobguy89

It's tacky. Feb 03 06, 9:12 PM

mochyn

martians don't wear Nike. Feb 03 06, 9:27 PM

mementoflash

We do have logos, the US federal government's, they are the wealthiest funder in the world. Feb 03 06, 9:38 PM

Baloo55th

As mochyn points out - not many buyers out in space. That we know about, anyway.... Feb 04 06, 6:35 AM

LeakyPickle

It would make sense...especially the first few times it would happen. Media would cover it. Logos on spacesuits, rovers, etc. Assuming the space program would benefit and grow (and it would), certainly more media coverage would follow. In fact, with sponsors prompting media coverage, it may inspire the younger generation to take more of an interest in the space program. Funding is the biggest inhibitor of NASA moving forward with most of their goals. It's simply a way of being advantageous and making commercialism work for them. I'd rather see NASA benefit than some idiot sports player. I mainly wanted to see if anyone knew of NASA's official position on this... Feb 04 06, 7:22 AM

mementoflash

This site explains some of Nasa'a advertising policy. Although not specific to your question they are very strict on this: http://www.nasa.gov/centers/ames/multimedia/advertising.html Feb 04 06, 8:11 AM

LeakyPickle

Thanks memento - Kind of a shame their policy appears to be so strict. Feb 04 06, 11:13 AM

derangedgenius

government can't accept payment from advertisers Mar 05 06, 5:54 PM

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