30 Satellite Images That Will Change The Way You See The Earth

Published September 21, 2014
Updated November 9, 2023

Over time, humankind has managed to make its illusions of grandeur actually seem real. These satellite images will fill you with a helpful dose of humility.

Removing ourselves from our surroundings often brings us closer to them. Astronauts speak of the Overview Effect, passing over Earth and seeing it only as a fragile speck in a massive solar system. The desire to protect and preserve is felt, as national boundaries evaporate and a global interdependency is realized.

These satellite images are fascinating, overwhelming and thought-provoking. So, sit back and take a trip around the globe:

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Enjoy this collection of amazing satellite images of Earth? Then be sure to check out All That Is Interesting's other posts on space facts and the best interesting articles.

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Savannah Cox
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Savannah Cox holds a Master's in International Affairs from The New School as well as a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and now serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Sheffield. Her work as a writer has also appeared on DNAinfo.
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Cox, Savannah. "30 Satellite Images That Will Change The Way You See The Earth." AllThatsInteresting.com, September 21, 2014, https://allthatsinteresting.com/satellite-images-of-earth. Accessed August 27, 2025.