Multimedia & Galleries
Looking back from space, astronaut Edgar Mitchell once called Earth “a sparkling blue and white jewel.” NASA has a unique vantage point for observing the beauty and wonder of Earth while trying to make sense of it.
Earth Observatory
NASA's Earth Observatory brings you the Earth, every day. They share with the public the images, stories, and discoveries about the environment, Earth systems, and climate that emerge from NASA research, including its satellite missions, in-the-field research, and models.
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Scientific Visualization Studio
NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio produces visualizations, animations, and images in order to promote a greater understanding of Earth and Space Sciences. They work closely with scientists — both within the NASA community, and within the broader academic research community — to create high-quality, data-backed visualizations.
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Blue Marble: Next Generation
NASA's Blue Marble Next Generation–12 months of high-resolution global true color satellite imagery.
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Other Galleries
Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth
Astronauts photograph the Earth from their unique point of view in low Earth orbit. Photographs record how the planet is changing over time, from human-caused changes like urban growth and reservoir construction, to natural dynamic events such as hurricanes, floods and volcanic eruptions.
Photojournal
Publicly released images from various Earth missions and other Solar System exploration programs.
Global Maps
A collection of global maps showing change over time from 15 different datasets.
Virtual Posters and Backgrounds
Earth Day Poster Series
Download and print a high resolution posters or save the wallpaper to use as your computer desktop or mobile device virtual background.
