Official NASA Logo - National Aeronautics and Space Administration #2223167 (License: Personal Use)

This is the official NASA insignia, commonly called the “meatball,” introduced in 1959 and restored in 1975 after a brief period using the “worm” logotype. The design features a blue circular field representing Earth, white stars for space, the agency’s acronym in bold white lettering, and a red vector swoosh symbolizing aeronautics and forward motion. The white orbital path encircling the letters signifies space travel and scientific orbiting missions.

Used on official NASA websites, press releases, spacecraft, documentation, and educational materials; it signals authenticity and aligns with user intent for authoritative information about U.S. space programs, missions, and STEM outreach.