NASA Logo - Official insignia of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration #2223678 (License: Personal Use)

This is the official NASA insignia, commonly called the “meatball,” introduced in 1959. It features a blue circular field representing a planet, white stars for space, a red chevron (vector) symbolizing aeronautics, and a white orbit suggesting space travel. The design reflects NASA’s dual focus on aviation and space exploration.

Used on official NASA websites, press releases, spacecraft, documents, and educational materials; it signals authenticity and aligns with user intent seeking authoritative space agency information or branding assets.