NASA Logos Explained - Meatball vs. Worm Design History #2223168 (License: Personal Use)

The left-side “meatball” logo, introduced in 1959, features a blue sphere with stars, an orbiting spacecraft, and a red chevron symbolizing aeronautics. The right-side “worm” logotype, adopted in 1975 and revived in 2020, uses clean, modern typography to convey efficiency and forward motion. Both designs reflect distinct eras of NASA’s mission and identity.

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