What is NASA’s motto?
NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. We share a set of core values—safety, integrity, inclusion, teamwork, excellence—and they are evident in all that we do.
What is NASA’s current logo?
The round red, white and blue insignia, nicknamed the “meatball,” was designed by employee James Modarelli in 1959, NASA’s second year. The design incorporates references to different aspects of the mission of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The round shape of the insignia represents a planet. This NASA patch was manufactured by A-B Emblem, one of NASA’s official patch producers. The round red, white, and blue logo, nicknamed the meatball, was designed by NASA employee James Modarelli in 1959. The design includes a round shape to represent a planet, with stars representing space.