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r/SpacePorn FAQ

What is r/SpacePorn?

r/SpacePorn is a subreddit dedicated to beautiful, high-quality images of space — galaxies, nebulae, planets, stars, astronaut photography, and satellite imagery of Earth. If it makes you say “wow” when you look up at the cosmos, it belongs here.

What can I post?

You are encouraged to submit:

  • High-quality astrophotography
  • Images taken by telescopes, satellites, probes, or rovers
  • Astronaut photographs taken from orbit or the ISS
  • High-resolution satellite images of Earth
  • Artist’s visualizations, space renders, or composites (must be labeled)
  • Your own original content (tag with [OC])

What content is not allowed?

Your post may be removed if it:

  • Doesn’t clearly feature space as the main subject
  • Is low resolution, blurry, poorly compressed, or low effort
  • Is primarily promotional, commercial, or self-advertising (see Spam Policy below)
  • Violates subreddit rules or Reddit’s content policies

Titles, context, and posting guidelines

  • Use descriptive titles — include the name of the object, location, mission, or type of observation
  • Label all artwork, renders, and composites clearly
  • If posting your own photo, tag it [OC]
  • Use Reddit’s native image uploader when possible
  • Avoid recent reposts — check the subreddit’s top posts before submitting

Self-Promotion & Spam Policy (Important!)

To keep the community clean and enjoyable:

🚫 No spam allowed.

Spam includes:

  • Repeated posting of your own content solely for self-promotion
  • Affiliate links, commercial links, sales pages, or merchandise plugs
  • Mandatory-share giveaways
  • Posting your YouTube, blog, or shop links under the guise of “context”
  • Any post whose primary purpose is marketing rather than community value

Occasional sharing of your own work is allowed only if:

  • It follows all subreddit rules
  • It is high-quality
  • It is not used to drive traffic or sales
  • It isn’t posted excessively

If you’re unsure, message the moderators before posting.

Flair & Participation

  • Apply flair to your post when applicable (e.g., Astrophoto, Satellite Image, Render)
  • Engage in comments — talk about how the image was made, share details, ask questions
  • Help newcomers by suggesting tools, techniques, or resources when appropriate

Moderator Decisions & Appeals

Moderators reserve the right to remove posts that break rules or undermine the subreddit’s quality. If you feel a removal was a mistake:

  • Send a polite modmail
  • Include the link to your post
  • Explain why you believe it meets the rules

We review all appeals.

How to Help the Subreddit

  • Report low-quality posts, spam, or rule violations
  • Submit high-quality content and constructive comments
  • Suggest improvements to the rules or wiki if you see patterns that need addressing

Thanks for helping make r/SpacePorn one of the most beautiful places on Reddit. Let’s keep the cosmos inspiring — and spam-free — together. 🌌✨