Buenos Aires is one of the larger cities seen by orbiting crews. Twelve million people, almost one third of all Argentines, live in this city, often called the “Paris of the South”.
Published Mar 16, 2003
Home to one-fifth of Egypt’s population, it is the largest city in the Middle East and Africa’s second largest.
Published Apr 6, 2015
Bright city lights along the coastline and interior delineate the eastern coast of the United States at night.
Published Apr 13, 2003
Divided by the Danube River, the city is actually a unification of three different older communities.
Published May 24, 2020
The bright lights of Shanghai’s city center and the distinctive new skyscrapers that form the skyline along the Pudong district make for spectacular night viewing from space.
Published Apr 16, 2012
The city is a favorite subject for astronaut photography.
Published Mar 9, 2012
The convention facilities, missions, The Alamo, and the overall historical character of the city bring 26 million visitors every year.
Published Jan 11, 2016
The radial pattern of highways echoes the ancient saying that “all roads lead to Rome.”
Published Jul 28, 2016
Juba, a port city on the White Nile, is the capital of the new nation of South Sudan and is one of the fastest growing cities in the world.
Published Jul 2, 2012
The capital city of Saudi Arabia has grown dramatically in the last half century.
Published Dec 3, 2012
