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: bulrich@pao.hq.nasa.gov

Please be advised that:

1) NASA does not endorse or sponsor any commercial product, service, or activity.

2) 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.

3) 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.

4) 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.

5) 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.

6) 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.

Use of NASA Photography and Audio/Visual Recording

GENERAL CONDITIONS:
NASA materials 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 other manner that might mislead.

NASA should be acknowledged as the source of its material.

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 use of NASA's cassettes and photographs by a recipient's distributees.

NASA personnel are not authorized to sign indemnity or hold harmless statements, release from copyright infringement, or documents granting exclusive use rights.

PHOTOGRAPHY:
Photographs are not protected by copyright unless noted. If copyrighted, permission should be obtained from the copyright owner prior to use. If not copyrighted, photographs may be reproduced and distributed without further permission from NASA. If a recognizable person appears in a photograph, use for commercial purposes may infringe a right of privacy or publicity and permission should be obtained from the recognizable person.

AUDIO RECORDING:
Audiotape recordings are not protected by copyright unless noted. A cassette may be excerpted or reproduced and distributed, without further permission from NASA. However, use of a portion or segment of an audiotape, such as talent, narration or music, may infringe a right of publicity or copyright and permission should be obtained from the source.

VIDEO AND MOTION PICTURE RECORDINGS:
Videotape and Motion Picture recordings are not protected by copyright unless noted. A recording may be reproduced and distributed without further permission from NASA. Copyrighted music or footage, which is incorporated in a production, may be used unless permission is obtained from the copyright owner.

While in most instances using non-copyrighted segments is permitted, use for commercial purposes of a portion or segment containing talent or recognizable person. These guidelines also apply to NASA's "live television" satellite broadcasts.

CONTACT:
If further information or assistance is needed, you may contact:
NASA Headquarters
Chief, Broadcast and Audiovisual Branch/LMD
Washington, DC 29546
Telephone: 202.358.1900

NASA PHOTOS: RS Information Systems Inc. provides photos at modest cost to the general public.
All photo requests must be in writing. Mail requests to:
RS Information Systems Inc.
Attention: Public Sales Administrator /Code 293
Building 8/31
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, MD 20771
For more information, call 301.286.6309.

The NASA Image Exchange:
http://nix.nasa.gov/

Landsat Photos:
http://edcwww.cr.usgs.gov/bin/html_web_store.cgi