Chasing Fire Clouds in Utah
NASA aircraft are sampling smoke lofted high into the atmosphere by one of the most formidable cloud types in the sky—towering, smoke-infused pyrocumulonimbus.
Published by NASA on 08/17/2026
Join our community of space enthusiasts for just $3/month and enjoy an ad-free experience across our app and website. Your support helps us deliver the best rocket launch tracking experience in the galaxy! 🚀
NASA aircraft are sampling smoke lofted high into the atmosphere by one of the most formidable cloud types in the sky—towering, smoke-infused pyrocumulonimbus.
Published by NASA on 08/17/2026