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Views of South America Cities from Space

From , former About.com Guide

Enjoy these photographs, taken on various NASA and International Space Station missions, of South American cities. Seen from above, the scope, topography, natural landmarks and distinctive features vary in clarity, yet each photograph is a unique way to learn about the city and surrounding area.

All of the images quote the captions created by NASA. For technical details of these photos, and more information on NASA and its photo library, see the NASA Photo Collection Website listed for each photo.

Images 25-36 of 37

Niteroi ISS002-E-6873 South America Cities from Space: Niteroi and Ilha do Paquetá, BrazilPunta Arenas STS064-101-40 South America Cities from Space: Punta Arenas, ChilePernambuco STS070-714-31 South America Cities from Space: Recife, Pernambuco, BrazilRio de Janeiro, BrazilSouth America Cities from Space: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rosario, ArgentinaRosario, ArgentinaSan Miguel de Tucuman - ISS004-E-6182 South America Cities from Space: San Miguel de Tucuman, ArgentinaSalvador NM22-746-94 South America Cities from Space: Salvador, Bahia, BrazilSalvador, All Saints Bay, Brazil South America Cities from Space: Salvador, All Saints Bay, Brazil Winter/Spring
Salvador STS068-274-90 South America Cities from Space: Salvador, Bahia, BrazilSantiago STS088-705-62 South America Cities from Space: Santiago, ChileSantiago ISS004-E-6990 South America Cities from Space: Santiago, ChileSao Paulo and Santos, Brazil by nightSão Paulo and Santos by night

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