The city lights of Sub-Saharan Africa streak below the International Space Station
iss073e0422445 (July 29, 2025) --- The city lights of Sub-Saharan Africa streak below the International Space Station as it orbited 260 miles above the Tanzania-Zambia border in this long-duration photograph. At top right, lightning storms illuminate the cloud tops with the Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft docked to the Prichal module in the foreground.
Usage Rights
Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to use. Credit NASA as the source. Check NASA's media usage guidelines for details. Images featuring identifiable individuals may require additional permissions.
Details
NASA ID
iss073e0422445
Date Created
July 29, 2025
Center
JSC
Media Type
image
Downloads
Download this image in multiple resolutions. All NASA media are free for public use.