All You Need to Know About the SSI Logo: History, Versions, and Brand Guidelines
TL;DR The SSI logo (Stanford Spaceflight Initiative / Safe Superintelligence) is a stylized “S” with a central star and mission-specific icons. It has evolved through three major versions (2012, 2015, 2020) and is governed by a strict brand-guideline that dictates color, clear-space, file formats, and permissible use cases. Download the latest vector packs from the official SSI brand portal and always credit the source.
1. Origin & Evolution Year Designer Core Motif Key Add-Ons Why It Changed 2012 Kyle Anderson (initial concept) → Omar Diab (final) Stanford “S” + rocket Satellite & excavator icons (PhoneSat, Lunabotics) First official branding for the Stanford Spaceflight Initiative.
By Théophane Villedieu
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