Reproduction Guidelines for Use of NASA Images and Emblems
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 at 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.
Author: Brian Dunbar
Last Updated: August 4, 1998
Adopted here: June 2, 2000
Original, potentially more current Nasa Reproduction Guidelines