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Hurricane Irene From Space: Astronauts Observe 'One Scary Big Storm' (VIDEO)

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First Posted: 08/26/11 02:32 PM ET Updated: 10/26/11 06:12 AM ET

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Hurricane Irene From Space

Just after NASA released video of Hurricane Irene from space, another one has surfaced.

This time, however, it includes commentary from the stunned astronauts as they communicate with misson control in Houston.

"That is one scary big storm," one astronaut from the International Space Station told ground control.

"Wow, um, we're...is there any word on the expectations for further strengthening before additional landfall?"

East coast residents are already taking precautions like stocking up on supplies, and evacuating high-risk areas. Some states governors have even declared states of emergency.

The storm, with winds of 115 mph, would be the strongest hurricane strike the East Coast has seen in seven years.

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Just after NASA released video of Hurricane Irene from space, another one has surfaced. This time, however, it includes commentary from the stunned astronauts as they communicate with misson contro...
Just after NASA released video of Hurricane Irene from space, another one has surfaced. This time, however, it includes commentary from the stunned astronauts as they communicate with misson contro...
Just after NASA released video of Hurricane Irene from space, another one has surfaced. This time, however, it includes commentary from the stunned astronauts as they communicate with misson contro...
Just after NASA released video of Hurricane Irene from space, another one has surfaced. This time, however, it includes commentary from the stunned astronauts as they communicate with misson contro...
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gevan
the pilgrim has landed
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10:28 PM on 08/26/2011
I love space travel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJKsp9_L24Q&list=FLbh5FM-Tkdf1A7vAB5DHjDA&index=135&feature=plpp
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10:01 PM on 08/26/2011
I have to say the space photographs are astounding!
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Pam Harris
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05:21 PM on 08/26/2011
Russians are bringing them home. We are a long way from the old Cold War days!
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hypyrwyf
there'll be pie in the sky when you die
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03:07 PM on 08/26/2011
That's truly awesome, and not in the OMG way.
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luckyone77
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02:32 PM on 08/26/2011
there are astronauts on the space station? but the shuttle program has ended. how are they going to get home?
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newhouse1
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02:51 PM on 08/26/2011
Oops! Maybe they didn't tell them, and they think the Shuttle is just late.
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Lattanka
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02:52 PM on 08/26/2011
All astronauts have been issued jet packs and parachutes.
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