Can the public use the Hubble telescope?

Unlike on many previous NASA space science missions, anyone can apply for observing time on the Hubble Space Telescope. The application process is open to worldwide competition without restrictions on nationality or academic affiliation. The observations must address a significant astronomical mystery.

Are space photos copyrighted?

Because NASA is an agency of the US Government, those photos are not copyrightable. They’re part of what’s referred to as the Public Domain. That means anyone can do anything with NASA’s space photos; we all own them.

Can you print NASA photos?

In addition, NASA further requires that NASA images cannot be used to imply endorsement by NASA. I’d like to get a copy of these images as a photo product. To obtain a hardcopy print, transparency, or slide of the images, however, you will have to contact a commercial firm in your area as to cost and acceptable format.

Are we still getting images from Hubble?

The telescope will observe globular star clusters and aurorae on the giant planet Jupiter. NASA has not released pictures. On June 13, a 1980s-era payload computer, which is supposed to control and coordinate scientific instruments aboard the Hubble and monitor them for health and safety purposes, stopped working.

Are NASA images free for commercial use?

NASA does provide publicly available film footage and imagery regardless of any direct NASA involvement in a particular production. This use is subject to these Media Usage Guidelines and Advertising Guidelines. NASA does not permit shooting of promotional content such as television spots, commercials, etc.

Is it legal to use Hubble images for commercial purposes?

Many Hubble images are public domain, which means you can use them for any purpose, including commercial. For public domain images, you do not need to ask anyone for permission, nor do you need to pay royalties. What I usually do is search for images on Wikimedia Commons; the licensing for each image is very clear.

What does NASA know about the Hubble telescope?

This article is part of the NASA Knows (Grades 5-8) series. The Hubble Space Telescope is a large telescope in space. It was launched into orbit by space shuttle Discovery on April 24, 1990. Hubble orbits about 547 kilometers (340 miles) above Earth.

Will the Hubble telescope ever be repaired or upgraded?

The telescope will not be repaired or upgraded again, but it is still working. Meanwhile, NASA and its international partners are preparing the James Webb Space Telescope. The Webb is an infrared telescope that will be larger than Hubble and will be able to see through clouds and dust in space.

What are the scientific instruments used by Hubble?

Hubble has five scientific instruments which include cameras and spectrographs. A spectrograph is an instrument that splits light into its individual wavelengths. The Wide Field Camera 3 is Hubble’s main camera.