Official NASA Logo - National Aeronautics and Space Administration #2009713 (License: Personal Use)

This is the original NASA insignia, commonly called the "meatball," designed by James Modarelli in 1959. It features a blue circular field representing space, white stars for distant galaxies, a red chevron symbolizing aeronautics, and a white orbital path encircling the agency’s name. The logo embodies NASA’s mission of exploration, research, and technological advancement.

Used on NASA websites, press releases, spacecraft, official documents, and educational materials; targets users seeking authoritative branding, historical context, or official imagery for academic or media purposes.