NASA: Artemis 1 Mission launch on schedule for today despite lightning strikes
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NASA is set to launch its Artemis 1 Mission from the Kennedy Space Center today, August 29, despite lightning strikes on the launch pad yesterday. Here’s what you need to know.
The launch pad of the Artemis 1 spacecraft has suffered a couple of lightning strikes yesterday, according to AP. However, the launch remains on schedule despite the weather conditions. Although 5 lightning strikes hit the lightning protection towers which surround the rocket and the spacecraft, neither of them was damaged and the launch remains on schedule. Jeff Spaulding, NASA's senior test director said, “Clearly, the system worked as designed.” Earlier this year, repairs were carried out to fix leaking valves and faulty equipment, according ...
