"Lightning Strikes SpaceX Launch Pad During Delayed Falcon Heavy Mission"
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A lightning bolt struck the Kennedy Space Center's LC-39A launch pad in Florida, delaying a SpaceX launch. The launch was rescheduled for Friday as crews evaluated the lightning strike and any damage from hail and severe winds. SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket is set to undergo a test flight on Friday, with a 30% chance of favorable weather. SpaceX's Starship spacecraft experienced a failure and exploded four minutes into the flight during its test launch on April 20.
Topics:science#falcon-heavy#kennedy-space-center#lightning-strike#rocket-launch#science-and-technology#spacex
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