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
This “Gateway to Mecca” stands along the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia.
Published Nov 27, 2017
The radial pattern of highways echoes the ancient saying that “all roads lead to Rome.”
Published Jul 28, 2016
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station take special care to acquire crisp night shots.
Published Feb 22, 2016
The Port of Rotterdam, also known as Europoort (Eurogate), has been an important trading center since approximately AD 1250. The history of the port reflects the evolution of the world’s economic base. Originally serving the North Sea herring fleets, it rapidly grew into a major mercantile port during the Dutch colonial period. The 19th century witnessed the Industrial Revolution, and steel and coal became major commodities passing through the port. Following the development of petroleum as a primary energy resource in the early 20th century, the port expanded westward to accommodate storage facilities and large oil tankers.
Published Jun 20, 2005
The distinctive, hexagon-shaped Trajanic Basin marks the spot of one of the Roman Empire’s great engineering achievement.
Published Mar 15, 2015
The second largest container port in France is also a World Heritage Site for its unique concrete buildings.
Published Nov 18, 2013
The South Korean port is among the busiest in the world.
Published Sep 5, 2018
Tunisia’s “second city” is home to a large fishing fleet and a vast coastal redevelopment project.
Published Jul 13, 2015
Acquired January 8, 2010, this true-color image shows part of Karachi, Pakistan, a city of over 12 million residents. Heavily urbanized areas mix with rivers and mangroves, especially near the Port of Karachi.
Published Feb 5, 2010
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 capital city of Saudi Arabia has grown dramatically in the last half century.
Published Dec 3, 2012
One of Europe’s most important modern ports is a city of commercial superlatives.
Published Aug 21, 2017
The city of Salalah is the capital of the Dhofar region of Oman and is known as the “perfume capital of Arabia.” The city is a popular destination for tourism due to the natural attractions of the al Qar mountains (Jabal al Qar, in Arabic) and abundant stands of frankincense trees lining mountain stream courses. These can be seen in this astronaut photograph as green regions in the Jabal al Qar north of the city (located in the center of the image). The beaches and coastline are also major attractions for scuba diving and bird watching.
Published Jan 17, 2005
