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29.08 / 11:15
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NASA: Artemis 1 Mission launch on schedule for today despite lightning strikes
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 to Spaulding. NASA is expecting a few more storms during the launch window. If the launch isn't possible today, NASA has scheduled a couple more launch dates as backup.