On September 11, 2001, NASA astronaut Frank Culbertson was aboard the International Space Station, making him the only American in space during the attacks. As the ISS passed over New York, he photographed the smoke rising from Manhattan roughly 250 miles below. Culbertson later described the experience as deeply isolating, knowing he was watching his country suffer from orbit while unable to return and help on the ground. Want more interesting content like this ? Follow gravitonomy :) Via : Unknown No copyright infringement intended. Kindly DM for Credit/Removal/Collaboration :) #911 #science #space #twintowers #911attacks