Space Case? Melania Trump's Apollo 11 NFT Defies NASA Rules

[Eugene]

Source: Decrypt

Space Case? Melania Trump's Apollo 11 NFT Defies NASA Rules

An NFT released by former First Lady Melania Trump features an iconic NASA photo, despite the agency's explicit prohibition on NFTs.

By Sander Lutz
Jul 20, 2023
3 min read

It would appear that a Trump has run afoul of the federal government this week—but perhaps not the family member you’d expect. Former First Lady Melania Trump has potentially sparked conflict with NASA by apparently violating the federal agency’s policy on image usage in her latest NFT drop.

The collectible, titled "Man on the Moon"—which released on Wednesday—prominently features the iconic 1969 photo of astronaut Buzz Aldrin partaking in the NASA-orchestrated Apollo 11 lunar landing. Per agency policy, however, usage of NASA images in connection with an NFT project is strictly prohibited. Gizmodo first reported on the apparent violation.

“NASA does not wish for its images to be used in connection with NFTs,” the organization’s Regulations on Merchandising Requests and Media Usage Guidelines explicitly read, further noting that the agency is "not approving any merchandising applications" tied to NFTs.

MELANIA TRUMP
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The United States put a man on the moon on this day in 1969. I salute America’s ingenuity and ongoing commitment towards excellence. #USAmemorabilia
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Companies or individuals wishing to use NASA imagery, emblems, or identifiers on merchandise must have that usage approved by the agency; NASA states that “strict laws and regulations” govern this approval process.

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[mercuryblues]

1. oops

[Solly Mack]

2. She really doesn't care.

[dweller]

3. LOCK HER UP !!!

n/t




✌🏻

[underpants]

4. I can't imagine the amounts of pharmaceuticals running through her system

The don’t make Valium anymore from what I understand

[jmowreader]

6. Maybe not the brand name Valium

The chemical name is Diazepam. That, they make by the ship load. It’s one of the most prescribed meds in the world.

[spanone]

5. corrupt as hubby

[Irish_Dem]

7. She has a lot of nerve talking about America's commitment to excellence.

When her husband is the single worst president in US history and
the most destructive force we have seen in a long time.