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NASA Rover Captures Mini Lightning on Mars

11/29/2025

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Scientists have detected what they believe to be lightning on Mars using a microphone on NASA's Perseverance rover.
A French-led team reported capturing 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years, primarily during dust storms.
The electrical activity could pose challenges for sensitive equipment on future missions.

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Scientists have detected what they believe to be lightning on Mars using a microphone on NASA's Perseverance rover.
A French-led team reported capturing 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years, primarily during dust storms.
The electrical activity could pose challenges for sensitive equipment on future missions.