Saturday, August 26, 2023

Wait, there's a logo on the moon?

The moon
(Image credit: Getty Images)

Unless you've been living under a lunar rock, you've probably heard the news that India's Chandrayaan-3 rover today successfully landed on the moon. It was carrying the Pragyan rover, a small vehicle which has begun, yes, roving. And, if reports are to be believed, leaving an imprint on the moon.

According to multiple reports, the wheel of the rover (below) has been adorned with the logo of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), which it will imprint on the moon's surface. And thanks to a convenient lack of wind in space, the logo could, in theory, remain there forever. (We wonder if any of the brands behind the best logos of all time are getting ideas right now.)

While we haven't seen official confirmation, the story has been spreading on social media, with some sharing (below) what appears to be an image of the imprint itself. Look a little closer, though, and it's clear that this is a mockup. We'll just have to wait and see if the rover itself broadcasts any images of its marketing trail.

Time will tell if the moon is indeed set to be branded, but the idea does sound a little dystopian. How long until we see the Amazon, Apple or (perhaps most likely) Tesla logos up there? As long as the X logo steers clear, we'll be (somewhat) happy

An image of the moon with famous logos superimposed over it

I spent entire minutes making this image  (Image credit: Getty/Tesla/Apple/Amazon/Future)

We've seen plenty of incredible images from space recently, including this interplanetary optical illusion. If you're inspired to create a logo of your own, take a look at our guide on how to design a logo.

Daniel Piper
Senior News Editor

Daniel Piper is Creative Bloq’s Senior News Editor. As the brand’s Apple authority, he covers all things Mac, iPhone, iPad and the rest. He also reports on the worlds of design, branding and tech. Daniel joined Future in 2020 (an eventful year, to say the least) after working in copywriting and digital marketing with brands including ITV, NBC, Channel 4 and more. Outside of Future, Daniel is a global poetry slam champion and has performed at festivals including Latitude, Bestival and more. He is the author of Arbitrary and Unnecessary: The Selected Works of Daniel Piper (Selected by Daniel Piper).

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