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NASA Astronauts Capture Stunning Lightning from Space

6/4/2025

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NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers have unveiled breathtaking images of lightning from 250 miles above Earth aboard the International Space Station. Utilizing a unique technique crafted by fellow astronaut Don Pettit, they captured the electrifying spectacle over Alabama and Georgia at an astonishing 120 frames per second, revealing intricate details hidden from our terrestrial view.

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NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers have unveiled breathtaking images of lightning from 250 miles above Earth aboard the International Space Station. Utilizing a unique technique crafted by fellow astronaut Don Pettit, they captured the electrifying spectacle over Alabama and Georgia at an astonishing 120 frames per second, revealing intricate details hidden from our terrestrial view.