NASA copyright

NASA does not normally copyright its works. Unless otherwise noted at the source, they can be used without further permission from NASA.

Probably the best detailed explanation is at jsc.nasa.gov.

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NASA generally has no objection to the reproduction and use of NASA material (e.g., audio transmissions and recordings; video transmission or recordings including NASA TV; still or motion picture photography; or World Wide Web pages), for educational or informational purposes, including photo collections, textbooks, public exhibits and Internet Web pages, subject to the following conditions:

• You should acknowledge NASA as the source of the material.
• You may not use a NASA logo or seal
• You may not state or imply NASA's endorsement of a commercial product, service, or activity.
• You may not claim copyright or other rights in NASA material.
• NASA material is not protected by copyright unless noted. If not copyrighted, it can be used without further permission from NASA.
  • If copyrighted, permission should be obtained from the copyright owner prior to use.
  • 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.
  • Use of a portion or segment of audio or video, such as talent, narration or music, may infringe a right of publicity or copyright and permission should be obtained from the source.