Official NASA Logo - National Aeronautics and Space Administration #2223692 (License: Personal Use)

This is the official NASA insignia, known as the “meatball,” designed in 1959 by James Modarelli. It features a blue circular field representing Earth, white stars for space, a red vector symbolizing aeronautics, and an orbiting spacecraft path. The bold white “NASA” lettering anchors the design against a stark black backdrop, emphasizing clarity and authority.

Used on official NASA websites, press releases, educational materials, and merchandise; ideal for pages about space agencies, STEM outreach, or U.S. government science programs where users seek authoritative branding or historical context.