Official NASA Logo - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Emblem #2223668 (License: Personal Use)

This is the official NASA insignia, commonly called the "meatball," designed in 1959 by James Modarelli. It depicts a blue circular field representing a planet, white stars for space, a red chevron denoting aeronautics, and an orbiting spacecraft path. The design conveys motion, exploration, and the agency’s mission to pioneer space and aeronautics research.

Used on official NASA websites, press releases, educational materials, and merchandise; serves as a trusted visual identifier for government space initiatives and inspires public engagement with STEM topics.