The wonders of space for my Mac!
Thank you for bringing this awe inspiring app to the Mac App Store. The beautiful space images help me keep life in perspective and inspired with our amazing Universe!
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Discover stunning images from NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day. Each photo comes with a description, date, and download link. Share collections or individual images, and save them directly to your device.
✓Daily random space images
✓Image descriptions and metadata
✓Downloadable images
✓Shareable image collections
✓Save to Photos library
✓Copy to pasteboard
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What's New in Space Photos
1.2
October 15, 2026
Maintenance update to support the new and improved NASA methods of retrieving space data.
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What is Space Photos?
Space Photos displays ten random images from NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day collection. Each image includes a description, date, and download URL, allowing users to explore and save celestial imagery.
How often are new photos added to Space Photos?
The app pulls images from the NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day collection, which is updated daily. Users receive ten new, random images from the past ten years each time they launch the app.
Can I save the photos from Space Photos?
Yes, you can save individual photos or the entire collection to your device's Photos library. Images can also be copied to your pasteboard for easy sharing.
Does Space Photos have ads?
No, Space Photos is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted viewing experience of NASA's stunning space imagery.
What devices is Space Photos available on?
Space Photos is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, allowing users to enjoy space imagery across multiple Apple platforms.
What is the age rating for Space Photos?
Space Photos has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience interested in educational space content.
Can I share the photos from Space Photos with their descriptions?
Yes, you can share photos with their metadata as a PDF, with one photo per page. This allows for easy sharing of the image and its accompanying astronomical information.
Is Space Photos free to use?
Yes, Space Photos is completely free to use, offering access to a vast collection of NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day without any cost.
