NASA Reveals Spectacular Photos of Rare Space Station Event
NASA and international researchers are using the International Space Station to capture unprecedented images and data on upper-atmospheric electrical discharges like red sprites, blue jets, and ELVES, which occur above thunderstorms and can impact communication and climate. Instruments like ESA's ASIM, the Light-1 CubeSat, and ultra-high-speed cameras are advancing understanding of these phenomena, their effects on the ionosphere, and their potential risks to aviation and space operations.
