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Old Sep 11, 2011, 06:41 AM
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Picture and story from the only American on the space station at that time:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44458317...science-space/
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Old Sep 11, 2011, 07:27 AM
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I couldn't imagine learning about what happened while being the only American in space. Away from your family and friends at such a horrific time.

I am watching one of the remembrance shows now. 10 years later it is still hard for me to watch what happened.
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Old Sep 11, 2011, 07:39 AM
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Wow! I had no idea the cloud was so huge as to be seen from space!
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Old Sep 11, 2011, 10:37 AM
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Thanks, pachyderm.
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Old Sep 11, 2011, 02:02 PM
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it must have been overwhelming for him. thanks pachy for posting this.
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Old Sep 12, 2011, 12:11 AM
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I have been watching this stuff all week but never saw this. thanks for the post.
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