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Robert Pearlman
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Cosmosphere (Hutchinson, Kansas release
Cosmosphere Commemorates 9/11 with New Exhibit

One American wasn't on Earth when the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, occurred. A new exhibit opening September 1 at the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson, KS, conveys the story of 9/11 as recorded from space.

On that date, astronaut Frank L. Culbertson, Jr. was 250 miles above earth aboard the International Space Station.

When he learned of the attacks, the ISS was about to pass over New England. Culbertson grabbed a digital camera and moved to a window where he had a clear view of New York.

The photo he snapped, showing the view from space of smoke pouring from the Twin Towers after they had both been hit, creates a unique and poignant record of that day.

Cosmosphere's exhibit includes a giant view of that image as well as the first public display of the actual camera Culbertson used to take it.

"The dichotomy of being on a spacecraft dedicated to improving life on the earth and watching life being destroyed is jolting to the psyche, no matter who you are," Culbertson recalls.

The new exhibit, located in Cosmosphere's rotunda gallery, will continue through Sept. 30, 2021.

"Those of us who remember September 11, 2001 typically have very specific memories and emotions associated with that day," said Mimi Meredith, Cosmosphere senior vice president of communication and chief development officer. "To see the image of the destruction from the perspective of space creates a sense of relevance we might not otherwise have. Just as countless astronauts have said as they look back on their home planet, Earth is a beautiful, yet fragile place. Perhaps that is what our visitors will take away from this exhibit."

Robert Pearlman
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Astronaut's camera used to capture 9/11 aftermath from space goes on display

Many cameras captured the tragic events and aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States. One camera, though, had a vantage point and human connection like no other, high above the planet on board the International Space Station.

That camera is now on display for the first time since it was used 20 years ago.

garymilgrom
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Great article Robert! Thanks.

J Blackburn
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posted 09-11-2021 09:11 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for J Blackburn   Click Here to Email J Blackburn     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I was touring the Cosmosphere a few weeks ago while in Kansas. They were advertising the display for the 9/11 memorial and I wish I could have seen it.

If anyone gets the opportunity I strongly recommend going to the Cosmosphere to see this memorial and all the other fascinating exhibits. Before I went I had no idea what all the Cosmosphere had and can honestly say next to KSC it is by far one of the best facilities of space history.

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