Official NASA Logo - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Emblem #2223682 (License: Personal Use)

This is the original NASA insignia, commonly called the “meatball,” designed in 1959 by James Modarelli. It includes a blue circular field representing space, white stars for distant galaxies, the bold “NASA” lettering, a red chevron symbolizing aeronautics, and a white orbital path suggesting spaceflight. The design conveys motion, exploration, and scientific ambition.

Used on official NASA websites, press materials, spacecraft, and educational resources; ideal for pages about space history, agency branding, or STEM outreach where users seek authoritative visual identity.