25 years ago, a NASA astronaut witnessed the tragic 9/11 attacks from space. Here's what he saw.

Twenty-five years prior, NASA astronaut Frank Culbertson was aboard the International Space Station when the September 11th attacks occurred. Observing from orbit, Culbertson documented the unfolding events as they appeared to him from approximately 250 miles above Earth. The footage recorded a plume of smoke rising from New York City, indicating the impact of the World Trade Center towers. He described witnessing the “visible chaos” below, noting that he could see the damage clearly. Culbertson’s observations provided a unique perspective on this devastating day and remain a poignant reminder of the event.