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Random NASA space image
Explore NASA imagery from APOD or the NASA Image Library fallback.
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Travel through NASA imagery by chance. With a NASA API key the tool uses Astronomy Picture of the Day; otherwise it uses NASA's public Image Library so the generator remains available.
NASA's picture of the day, reshuffled
Each draw picks an Astronomy Picture of the Day with its title and the explanation written for it. Date filters let you stay inside a particular era of the archive.
Images and rights
Most APOD entries are free to reuse with credit to the photographer or agency, but some are copyrighted. Read the credit line before you republish an image.
Frequently asked questions
Where do the images come from?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day archive, drawn at random within your date range.
Can I limit the draw to certain dates?
Yes. Set a start and end date, or leave both open for the full archive.
Why does a result have no image?
Some days feature a video or an external link instead of a still image.