LIS

Lightning Imaging Sensor

past Mission

Type

Instrument

Launch

Feb. 19, 2017

Target

Earth

Objective

Observe Global Lightning on Earth

LIS is an instrument on the International Space Station (ISS) that monitors lightning on Earth to help explain the processes that cause it, and how it's connected to severe weather.

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NASA to Launch Sequel to Successful Lightning Study Mission

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Earth’s New Lightning Capital Revealed

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NASA to Launch Sequel to Successful Lightning Study Mission

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Space Station Sensor to Capture ‘Striking’ Lightning Data

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