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> (no affiliation with NASA) I've mistaken them for the official nasa webcast more than once before realizing that the two casual dudes talking can't possibly
by moffkalast 2y ago
> (no affiliation with NASA)
I've mistaken them for the official nasa webcast more than once before realizing that the two casual dudes talking can't possibly be official commentators. Isn't this some sort of trademark infringement they're doing?
- allenrb 2y agoFrom NSF’s “about us” page: NSF is not affiliated with and does not represent the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). NASA initials are used with NASA’s permission.
- moffkalast 2y agoAha, so they did get permission to use their trademark. That makes them practically official then.
- lupusreal 2y agoNo, that's not right. "NASA" isn't a trademark but the use of the term is governed by federal law. Basically you're allowed to use the term unless you're impersonating NASA. Since NASASpaceflight makes it clear that they aren't NASA, they're allowed to use the term. It's allowed because they're not official. "NSF is not affiliated with and does not represent the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)."
- moffkalast 2y agoThey don't make that very clear on their webcasts at least.