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This spooky image, recorded by a NASA astronaut soon after the 2nd tower fell on Sept. 11, 2001, reveals a huge plume of smoke blowing throughout New York City.
(Image credit: NASA/Frank Culbertson)
FAST FACTS
Where is it? New York City City, NY [40.71113953, -74.01078602]
What’s in the image? A huge plume of smoke blowing from Manhattan in the wake of 9/11
Who took the picture? NASA astronaut Frank Culbertson, on board the ISS
When was it taken? Sept. 11, 2001
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