Gigantic Jet Seen from the ISS

  • Released Wednesday, April 1, 2026

A Gigantic Jet event was photographed by NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers from aboard the International Space Station

A Gigantic Jet event was photographed by NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers from aboard the International Space Station

On July 3, 2025, a Gigantic Jet event was photographed by NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers from aboard the International Space Station. Jets are a powerful type of electrical discharge that extends from the top of a thunderstorm into the upper atmosphere. The space station offers a unique view of these events above the clouds, and scientists can use these types of photos to better understand the formation and characteristics of these phenomena.

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This page was originally published on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
This page was last updated on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 7:10 PM EDT.