NASA experienced its sheer power last night when four lightning bolts hit the towers surrounding the Moon-bound Space Launch System megarocket, the star of the forthcoming Artemis I mission.
The Kennedy Space Center has designated lightning towers, which sit around the perimeter of the launch pad. There is even video!
Although NASA didn't release the footage on its official channel or live feed of the final launch test on the space center's channel, a drone pilot did.
NASA has been preparing for the launch of the SLS when a lightning strike hits. It's unlikely the pilot captured the footage himself since it's watermarked by NASA, but he also posted a slow-mo version if you want to watch more closely.
NASA decided it was safe to continue testing after checking the rocket and all systems. The crew will get to their stations this morning after the Artemis wet dress rehearsal, which means they will roll out the rocket and load the tanks with propellant in a final pre-launch test before heading out in May.
It's not clear if anything will change about NASA's previous plan to continue without press, as journalists were barred from watching the test. NASA stans can still get live updates from the official account of the Exploration Ground Systems.
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