Videotape Ordering Instructions
Copyright Instructions
Goddard TV Contacts
Goddard TV Tape Catalogue
Goddard Television's vision is to produce and communicate knowledge about our study of the Earth and Space; sharing NASA and Goddard, its missions, programs, discoveries, experts, and facilities with 245 million Americans and other TV viewers around the globe. We take our news and contributions to society beyond the campus gates and into people's homes so they can participate, share in, and benefit from Goddard's exploration and understanding of the Earth and Space.
Video Releases will contain up-to-date information on our most current video files available on NTV. This section of the site is still under construction and not available at this time.
NASA TV Programming Schedule covers the following:
- Late Breaking News
- Space Shuttle Missions
- NTV Video File
- NASA TV Gallery
- Education File
- Earth Views
Experience Goddard at its best: "unlimited exploration of the Earth and beyond"
- Earth Science
- Planetary Science
- Space Science
- Weather
- Human Space Flight
- Cutting-Edge Technology
The Goddard Space Flight Center seeks to expand our knowledge of the Earth and its environment, the solar system and the universe through observations from space.
Ordering Instructions:
This is an condensed version of GSFC's video catalog. These videos were produced by GSFC in support of its Earth Science and Space Science missions for NASA. Copies of these videos are available directly from Interface Video Systems (IVS) at minimal cost to cover reproduction and distribution charges. All orders for videotapes must be placed via e-mail, mail or by fax. Please include your name, address, phone number, fax number and/or e-mail address as well as an explanation of how you will be using the video material requested. Specify tapes by Goddard video numbers or by title and indicate video format for duplication. These products are not copyrighted unless otherwise indicated.
Kate Renner
Duplication Manager
Interface Media Group
1233 20th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone - (202) 861-0500
Fax - (202) 785-3216
KatharineRenner@interfacevideo.com
About the Videotapes:
Each tape has been assigned a Goddard-unique library number such as G99-001. Please use that number when referring to Goddard tapes. The video material contained in this catalog is broken into sections containing resource material, press conferences and finished productions.
Resource Video -The vast majority of the videotapes available in this catalog are considered resource video and are primarily intended to be used as source material for television and audio visual productions. Resource video generally contains unedited "raw" footage and may include animation, data visualizations, background footage (B-roll), and excerpts of interviews. Note that resource videos are NOT finished productions and contains no narration. Resource video generally contains descriptive slates and contact information.
Press Conferences - are recommended for audiences with a scientific background and interest in a specific area of research; and is not suitable for general audiences. Contains narration.
Finished Productions - are for general audiences and is primarily suitable for educator's and the public who is interested in science. Contains narration, music and natural sound.
For more information about Goddard Videos, please contact
Deanna Kekesi at (301) 286-0041 or
Wade Sisler at (301) 286-6256.
NASA Television:
NASA Television (NTV) is a resource designed to provide real-time and video coverage of Agency activities and missions, as well as, providing resource video to the media, and educational programming to teachers, students and the general public.
NTV has three one-hour programming blocks beginning at 12:00 p.m. Eastern: NTV Video File (resource material for the media, the NASA Gallery (programming of NASA's early years, live press conferences, or replays of previous live events) and the Education File (live and previously produced programming). These blocks are repeated throughout the day, ending at 3:00 a.m. Eastern. To receive current programming information, call (202) 358-3572 or via the Internet by using the following link:
+ NASA TV
The New Digital NASA Television
Digital NASA TV's Public, Education and Media channels are available on an MPEG-2 digital C-band signal via satellite on AMC 6, Transponder 17C in continental North America. In Alaska and Hawaii, they're available on AMC 7, Transponder 18C. Click on the "How to Get Digital NASA TV" link below to get complete digital C-band downlink information for each NASA TV channel. Analog NASA TV is no longer available.
NASA TV via Satellite
In the continental United States, NASA Television's Public, Education and Media channels are carried by MPEG-2 digital C-band signal on AMC-6, at 72 degrees west longitude, Transponder 17C, 4040 MHz, vertical polarization. They're available in Alaska and Hawaii on an MPEG-2 digital C-band signal accessed via satellite AMC-7, transponder 18C, 137 degrees west longitude, 4060 MHz, vertical polarization. A Digital Video Broadcast compliant Integrated Receiver Decoder is required for reception. Analog NASA TV is no longer available.
Copyright Instructions
NASA images generally are not copyrighted. You may use NASA imagery, video and audio material for educational or informational purposes, including photo collections, textbooks, public exhibits and Internet Web pages. This general permission does not include the NASA insignia logo (the blue "meatball" insignia), the NASA logotype (the red "worm" logo) and the NASA seal. These images may not be used by persons who are not NASA employees or on products (including Web pages) that are not NASA sponsored.
If the NASA material is to be used for commercial purposes, especially including advertisements, it must not explicitly or implicitly convey NASA's endorsement of commercial goods or services. If a NASA image includes an identifiable person, using the image for commercial purposes may infringe that person's right of privacy or publicity, and permission should be obtained from the person.
Any questions regarding application of any NASA image or emblem should be directed to:
Bert Ulrich
Public Services Division
NASA Headquarters
Code POS
Washington, DC 20546
Tel: (202)358-1713
Fax: (202)358-4331
Internet: bert.ulrich@hq.nasa.gov
Please be advised that:
- NASA does not endorse or sponsor any commercial product, service, or activity.
- The use of the NASA name, initials, any NASA emblems (including the NASA Insignia, the NASA Logo and the NASA Seal) which would express or imply such endorsement or sponsorship is strictly prohibited.
- Use of the NASA name or initials as an identifying symbol by organizations other than NASA (such as on foods, packaging, containers, signs, or any promotional material) is prohibited.
- NASA does permit the use of the NASA Logo and Insignia on novelty and souvenir-type items. However, such items may be sold and manufactured only after a proposal has been submitted to and approved by a representative from the Public Services Division (see above information for address, numbers, etc.) in accordance with 14 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Part 1221. Permission is granted on a nonexclusive basis as it is not NASA's policy to grant exclusive rights to use any of the Agency identities.
- No approval for use is authorized by NASA when the use can be construed as an endorsement by NASA of a product, service, or activity.
- NASA emblems should be reproduced only from original reproduction proofs, transparencies, or computer files available from NASA Headquarters. Please be advised that approval must be granted by the Public Services Division (see above information for address, numbers, etc.) before any reproduction materials can be obtained.
Goddard Television Contacts
To schedule interviews or request information, contact:
Wade Sisler, Executive Television Producer (301) 286-6256
Deanna Kekesi, Associate Television Producer (301) 286-0041
Rachel Weintraub, Associate Television Producer (301) 286-0918
Rani Chohan, Associate Television Producer (301) 286-2483
Sarah DeWitt, Associate Television Producer (301) 286-0535
Earth Science:
Lynn Chandler, Earth and Sun (301) 614-5562
Space Science:
Nancy Neal, Solar System (301) 286-0039
Dewayne Washington, Universe (301) 286-0040
