Studying Storms from Space Station

NASA Observes Storms from the Space Station

Exploring the Upper Atmosphere: Unveiling the Mysteries of Thunderstorms and Transient Luminous Events Scientists are utilizing advanced instruments aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to delve into the enigmatic phenomena occurring in the Earth’s ionosphere, also known as the upper atmosphere. This area, situated well above the altitudes of typical storm clouds and lightning, is […]

Studying Storms from Space Station

3 Min Read Studying Storms from Space Station An artist’s impression of a blue jet as observed from the space station. Credits: Mount Visual/University of Bergen/DTU Science in Space June 2025 Scientists use instruments on the International Space Station to study phenomena in Earth’s ionosphere or upper atmosphere including thunderstorms, lightning, and transient luminous events (TLEs). TLEs take …