Insignia

Born in 1959, just one year after NASA was established, the iconic insignia—affectionately known as the "meatball"—remains NASA’s most recognizable emblem.

The blue background represents our home planet, while the white stars mark the vast expanse of space. The red chevron symbolizes the forward thrust of aeronautical innovation—an emblem of technological ascent.

Logotype

Introduced in 1975, NASA’s modernist logotype—nicknamed the “worm”—heralded a new era.

Sleek and futuristic, it embodies a retro sci-fi aesthetic. While the “meatball” grounds us in exploration, the “worm” represents vision, ceremony, and the elegance of cosmic ambition.