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Vivid Space Storm Recordings

The NASA 'ISS Passes Over Stormy Africa' Video is Mesmerizing

— January 23, 2012 — Pop Culture
Orbiting the world are many, many satellites -- not all of which will be broadcasting the Superbowl -- and one of them has captured some cosmic lightning, which is documented in a video called 'ISS Passes Over Stormy Africa.' The images, courtesy of the brains over at NASA, document the intensity and artistry of lightning above the earth's atmosphere previously unseen by the general public.

Similar images have come out featuring the Northern lights, but none come close to the splendor that is this cosmic lightning. The video and subsequent images were taken over the top of Central Africa. Cosmic lightning was recorded by the crew of Expedition 30 on the International Space Station.

The video focuses on both the pocketed lightning storms showering over Africa and the unearthly glow of the Milky Way in the horizon. The cosmic lightning video is the latest in a series of videos released from NASA that are truly out of this world.
Trend Themes
1. Cosmic Lightning - Disruptive innovation opportunities include advancements in capturing and studying cosmic lightning for scientific and artistic purposes.
2. Space-based Imaging - Disruptive innovation opportunities include the development of advanced imaging technologies and satellite systems for capturing stunning visuals of space phenomena.
3. Public Space Exploration - Disruptive innovation opportunities include the increased public interest and investment in space exploration, leading to advancements in technology and new opportunities for collaboration.
Industry Implications
1. Aerospace - Disruptive innovation opportunities include the development of more efficient and advanced satellites and spacecraft for capturing space-related phenomena.
2. Photography and Videography - Disruptive innovation opportunities include the creation of specialized equipment and techniques for capturing high-quality images and videos of space events.
3. Science and Research - Disruptive innovation opportunities include the development of new scientific instruments and methods for studying cosmic phenomena and their impact on Earth.
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