Official NASA Logo - National Aeronautics and Space Administration #2009731 (License: Personal Use)

This is the original NASA insignia, commonly called the "meatball," designed in 1959 by James Modarelli. It depicts a white circular field with a red vector (chevron), blue orbit, and stars, symbolizing space, aeronautics, and exploration. The bold "NASA" lettering below reinforces institutional identity.

Used on official NASA websites, press kits, mission patches, educational materials, and merchandise; ideal for pages about space agency branding, history of space exploration, or federal agency logos.