Celebrate one of the most famous photographs ever taken of our planet with this Blue Marble Earth Poster, inspired by NASA’s iconic “The Blue Marble” image from the Apollo 17 mission. Captured on December 7, 1972, this full-disk view of Earth shows Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and Antarctica wrapped in swirling clouds, turning a historic space image into bold, design-forward wall art for living rooms, offices, studios, and classrooms.
Why You Will Love It
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Iconic NASA photograph: Based on the original Blue Marble image taken by the crew of Apollo 17 on their way to the Moon, one of the most widely distributed photos in history.
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Whole Earth perspective: Shows the fully illuminated Earth with the Southern Hemisphere in view, including nearly the entire coastline of Africa and the south polar ice cap.
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Symbol of Earth and environment: The Blue Marble became a powerful symbol for the environmental movement, highlighting Earth’s beauty, fragility, and unity.
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Modern, science-inspired decor: Clean composition and rich color make this Earth-from-space print a striking centerpiece for contemporary interiors and STEM spaces.
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Archival quality: Museum grade matte paper and pigment inks for sharp detail and long lasting color.
About The Blue Marble & Apollo 17
The Blue Marble is a famous photograph of Earth taken on December 7, 1972, by the crew of Apollo 17, the final crewed mission of NASA’s Apollo program. Officially designated image AS17-148-22727, it shows a sunlit, fully illuminated Earth from roughly 29,000 kilometers away, with the South Pole oriented toward the top of the frame. Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Madagascar, and the Antarctic ice cap are all clearly visible beneath extensive cloud cover.
Released at a time of growing environmental awareness, the Blue Marble quickly became an icon. It helped people see Earth as a single, shared home suspended in space and has since been used on posters, book covers, flags, and environmental campaigns around the world. This poster translates that historic whole-Earth view into high quality wall art that brings the overview effect into your everyday space.
Learn More From Trusted Sources
NASA – Blue Marble Image of Earth from Apollo 17 · NASA Visible Earth – The Blue Marble from Apollo 17 · The Blue Marble – Photograph Overview
Print & Frame Details
- Museum quality 189 gsm matte paper with archival pigment inks
- Framed options: 0.75" Ayous wood frame in black, white, or natural with lightweight Acrylite front
- Hanging hardware included on framed prints
- Available sizes: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14, 12x18, 16x20, 18x24, 24x36 inches
- Printed to order to reduce waste and ensure fresh, clean prints
Thoughtful Craftsmanship
Every Swell Scenes space print is produced to order with careful color review and durable materials so your Blue Marble Earth poster arrives ready to display and made to last.
About Swell Scenes
Swell Scenes creates design forward wall art inspired by NASA imagery, national parks, surf spots, and iconic locations around the world. Each piece is crafted to bring color, story, and a sense of place into your home, studio, or workspace.
