Conditions of Use of Astronaut Photographs
Short Version:
For astronaut photography of Earth accessed through this website, please state "Image courtesy of the Image Science
& Analysis Laboratory, NASA Johnson Space Center." We recommend that the caption for any photograph published include
the unique photo number (Mission-Roll-Frame), and our website (http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov)
so that others can locate or obtain copies when needed. We always appreciate notification of beneficial uses of astronaut
photography of Earth-information on your applications. This will help us continue to maintain these services for the
public. Send e-mail to jsc-earthweb@mail.nasa.gov.
Long Version:
As a government entity, NASA does not "license" the use of NASA materials or sign license agreements. The Agency generally
has no objection to the reproduction and use of these materials (audio transmissions and recordings; video transmissions and
recording; or still and motion picture photography), subject to the following conditions:
- NASA material may not be used to state or imply the endorsement by NASA or by any NASA employee of a commercial product,
service, or activity, or used in any manner that might mislead.
- NASA should be acknowledged as the source of the material. For astronaut photography of Earth accessed through this
website, please state “Image courtesy of the Image Science & Analysis Laboratory, NASA Johnson Space Center.” We
recommend that the caption or supporting materials used for any photograph published include the unique photo number
(Mission-Roll-Frame), and our website (http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov) so that others
can locate or obtain copies when needed. We always appreciate notification of uses of the photographs—information on
your applications will help us continue to maintain these services for the public. Send e-mail to
jsc-earthweb@mail.nasa.gov.
- It is unlawful to falsely claim copyright or other rights in NASA material.
- NASA shall in no way be liable for any costs, expenses, claims, or demands arising out of the use of NASA material by a
recipient or a recipient's distributees.
- NASA does not indemnify nor hold harmless users of NASA material, nor release such users from copyright infringement,
nor grant exclusive use rights with respect to NASA material.
- NASA material is not protected by copyright unless noted. If copyrighted, permission should be obtained from the
copyright owner prior to use. If not copyrighted, NASA material may be reproduced and distributed without further
permission from NASA.
- If a recognizable person, or talent (e.g., an astronaut or a noted personality engaged to narrate a film) appears in
NASA material, use for commercial purposes may infringe a right of privacy or publicity. Therefore, permission should
be obtained from the recognizable person or talent. If the proposed use of the NASA material could be viewed as a
commercial exploitation of that person. However, if the intended use of NASA material is primarily for communicative
purposes, i.e., books, newspapers, and magazines reporting facts of historical significance (constitutionally protected
media uses), then such uses will generally be considered not to infringe such personal rights.
- Some NASA audiovisual material may incorporate music or footage, which is copyrighted and licensed for the particular
NASA work. Any editing or otherwise altering of the work may not be covered under the original license, and therefore
would require permission of the copyright owner.
- NASA audiovisual material may include visible NASA identifiers (e.g., the name of the vehicle and the NASA Insignia or
Logotype in photographs or film footage of Space Shuttle vehicles). Use of such materials is generally non-objectionable,
provided the NASA identifiers appear in their factual context.
- NASA's emblematic designs are protected by statute and implementing regulations, specifically, 14 CFR Part 1221, Subpart
1221.1 -- NASA Seal, NASA Insignia, NASA Logotype, NASA Program Identifiers, NASA Flags, and the Agency's Unified Visual
Communications System.
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