An astronaut on the International Space Station snapped this photograph of Hurricane Earl as a Category 4 storm on August 30, 2010.
Published Sep 2, 2010
Satellites and astronauts observed the potent storm as it headed for landfall in the southeastern United States.
Published Sep 12, 2018
Though it has weakened since reaching category 5 strength, the hurricane is still bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the northeast Atlantic.
Published Oct 2, 2019
Hurricane Maria brought potent winds and dire warnings to Caribbean islands just two weeks after Irma devastated the region.
Published Sep 20, 2017Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Water Severe Storms Human Presence Remote Sensing
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station took this photograph of the eye of Hurricane Igor on September 14, 2010.
Published Sep 16, 2010
On October 2, 2002, Houston’s Mission Control Center powered down and people along the coasts of Texas and Louisiana prepared for landfall of Hurricane Lili. The storm held special significance for International Space Station astronauts orbiting above 210 n. mi. above—it delayed that day’s launch of the Space Shuttle that was scheduled to bring them visitors and supplies and hardware. However, the crew gained perspective on Lili by tracking and photographing the hurricane near its peak.
Published Oct 13, 2002
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