The Economic Times

Mars just shocked NASA: Perseverance accidentally records first evidence of lightning on the red planet; Heres what it means

NASA's Perseverance rover has accidentally detected lightning-like electrical discharges on Mars, a breakthrough in understanding the planet's climate. These tiny static shocks, caused by dust friction in the thin atmosphere, occur constantly. This discovery could explain methane disappearance and impacts future astronaut safety, prompting new engineering priorities.