NASA Captures Rare Red Sprites from Space Station
• Astronauts on the ISS captured rare images of red sprites and blue jets.
• The ASIM instrument is key to understanding how these events impact atmospheric chemistry and radio signal transmission.
• NASA's research advances our understanding of Earth's atmosphere and improves forecasting.
ISS captures red sprites and blue jets
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have successfully captured stunning images of transient luminous events (TLEs), including red sprites and blue jets, phenomena that occur high above thunderstorms. These events are difficult to observe from the ground due to their brief nature and high altitude.
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