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The site isn't great, no. But the reason there's so many repeated images is because NASA doesn't want to be accused of hiding anything.

If they're taking photos for calibration, we get those, just like if they're taking stunning panoramas.



And to a science agency, I don't think their top priority is selecting the best 4k wallpaper for easy download.

I honestly don't mind government sites, they are usually thoroughly boring and very conservative with their design, which means that even old people like my dad can click around and use it. I think that's a good thing.


That being said, there are NASA sites that are more curated, like https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/beta




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