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A lone cratered rocky asteroid sits in front of a bright layered orange nebula against dark starry space

About this illustration

A bold retro sci-fi flat illustration of a cratered rocky asteroid positioned in front of a glowing warm orange nebula set against deep starry black space. This graphic works well for space themed design projects, astronomy content and retro science fiction artwork.

Prompt: “retro science fiction illustration of a bright orange nebula behind a lone rocky asteroid, bold flat colors” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Matches the brief perfectly with clean flat retro styling, no AI artifacts, strong composition and distinct bold colors.

Also searched as: orange nebula asteroid illustration · retro sci fi space art · rocky asteroid in space · space science illustration

Direct file: 1152×1728 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this asteroid before orange nebula illustration for free, commercially?
Yes. This illustration is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Asteroid Before Orange Nebula” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/asteroid-before-orange-nebula-d737fa10) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 1152×1728 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this illustration AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “retro science fiction illustration of a bright orange nebula behind a lone rocky asteroid, bold flat colors” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more science images like this?
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