jgc Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I have seen a few satellite images from Landsat, MODIS, etc. on sale at Alamy. These images are taking by NASA satellites but need post-processing. So my question is what are the copyright issues here? Are photographers allowed to upload post-processed satellite images? Do you need an agreement with NASA? Are there any property release issues? Many thanks. One example: http://voices.nationalgeographic.org/2013/11/01/stronger-efforts-needed-to-reduce-nitrate-pollution-in-mississippi-river-basin/ more: HRJR51 E8MM45 B5F6PP BBYP38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Morgan Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 When selling on Alamy, you must be the person who took the images, or the official representative of the photographer who took the images. Since you did not take these images yourself, and are not NASA's official representative, you shouldn't be uploading these images. You could be setting yourself up for a lawsuit. Jill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgc Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 Thanks Jill, good point. It is not crystal clear, as NASA provides you with reflectance data in many bands and it is up to you to create a meaningful image. What do you think of the potential lawsuit, geogphotos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgc Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 Thanks geogphoto. That makes sense. Copyright remains with the owner (NASA, ESA, etc) and photographers and Alamy simply facilitate access and post processing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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