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Colorful spiral galaxy hangs above a cratered gray moonscape in retro sci-fi illustration style

About this illustration

Bold flat-color retro science fiction illustration of a bright spiral galaxy rising over an uneven cratered lunar landscape. Perfect for space themed design projects, editorial graphics and science educational materials.

Prompt: “retro science fiction illustration of a spiral galaxy rising over a cratered gray moonscape, bold flat colors” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image closely matches the brief with clean flat retro styling, no artifacts, and a well composed, visually striking layout.

Also searched as: retro space illustration · spiral galaxy art · cratered moonscape · sci-fi space background · vintage science art

Direct file: 1152×1728 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this retro galaxy over moonscape 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: “Retro Galaxy Over Moonscape” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/retro-galaxy-over-moonscape-9afa14ee) — 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 spiral galaxy rising over a cratered gray moonscape, 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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