Official NASA Logo - National Aeronautics and Space Administration #2223178 (License: Personal Use)

This is the original NASA insignia, known as the "meatball," designed in 1959 by James Modarelli. It features a blue circular field representing a planet, white stars for space, an orbiting spacecraft, and a red chevron symbolizing aeronautics and speed. The design embodies NASA’s mission to explore space and advance aviation technology.

Used on official NASA websites, press releases, spacecraft, documentation, and educational materials; serves branding and identity purposes for the U.S. space agency, aligning with user intent for authoritative space-related information.