NASA will take place without a crew Moon mission Artemis I He began work at the Kennedy Space Center for The first launch is scheduled for Monday, August 29. However, the other day, Space Launch System (SLS) Lightning struck the launch pad.
Lightning strikes NASA Artemis I launch pad
Space Launch System (SLS) rocket on Saturday, August 27 at Kennedy Space Center placed on the launch pad. However, a frightening lightning struck one of the lightning towers right next to the ramp. NASA is investigating whether any systems have been damaged.
The SLS rocket, on which the Artemis I mission will be carried out, will land on the Moon. Orion spacecraft will carry. For this reason, NASA Pad 39B He’s trying to get his launch pad ready. The video shared by meteorologist Nick Stewart shows the lightning falling on the tower. revealed.
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The Orion spacecraft, which enables travel to the Moon, Mars and beyond, will embark on a grueling six-week test journey on its maiden flight next week.
Although this situation may seem scary, we can say that no damage has actually occurred. Because on launch pads lightning towersIt is being built to protect the rocket in such weather events.
Regarding the incident that took place the other day, a NASA spokesperson said, rocket or ground systems He noted that there are no restrictions on Still, he noted that engineers will test the Pad 39B and, if necessary, talk to experts.
After 1972 with the next day’s mission Artemis I first man to the moon The way to send will open. Within a few years after several flights to be made Artemis III mission Humans will be sent to the Moon again after a long break.
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