The red delta-like shape in the agency’s famed “meatball” logo represented an air foil, surrounded by white stars and a white orbital path. In the fictional Star Trek universe, the Starfleet ...

Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 24, 2020 The Pentagon and White House did not immediately respond to CNBC’s query as to why the Space Force and “Star Trek” logos — both with blue globes ...

Even CNN Chief White House Correspondent Jim Acosta pointed out the two logos’ similarities. Trump just announced the new logo for the Space Force. The other is Star Trek Starfleet Command.

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