Official NASA Logo - National Aeronautics and Space Administration #2223631 (License: Personal Use)

This is the original NASA insignia, nicknamed the “meatball,” introduced in 1959 and restored in 1975 after a brief period using the “worm” logotype. 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 conveys NASA’s mission of exploration, research, and technological advancement.

Used on official NASA websites, press kits, mission patches, educational materials, and merchandise; serves as a visual identifier for government space programs and aligns with user intent to verify authenticity, find branding assets, or learn about space history.