Earth Observation
iss073e0532039 (July 1, 2025) --- NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers captured this image of lightning orbiting aboard the International Space Station more than 250 miles above Milan, Italy. Storm observations from space station help scientists study Earth’s upper atmosphere, which can improve weather models and protect communication systems and aircraft.
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NASA ID
iss073e0532039
Date Created
July 1, 2025
Center
JSC
Media Type
image
Photographer
Nichole Ayers
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