Saturday, April 2, 2022

SLS Continues to Undergo Testing at Pad 39B Despite Bad Weather at the Cape...

A video screenshot showing lightning striking a cable on the lightning protection system that enshrouds the Space Launch System atop its mobile launcher at Kennedy Space Center's Pad 39B...on April 2, 2022.
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Teams Proceeding with Overnight Operations for Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal (News Release)

Engineers confirmed there were four lightning strikes to the lightning towers within the perimeter of Launch Pad 39B. Teams have determined the first three were low intensity strikes to tower two and are continuing to review data from the fourth strike, which was higher in intensity to tower one. At the time of the strikes, Orion and the Space Launch System (SLS) core stage were powered up and the solid rocket boosters and interim cryogenic propulsion stage (ICPS) were not. Teams currently see no constraints to proceeding with the test countdown timeline as planned and will continue procedures to power up the SLS boosters and ICPS overnight.

Overnight, engineers will also work to make up time for activities that were paused due to the severe weather. The Mission Management Team will review the schedule and data from the power ups and sensors at the pad at a 6 a.m. EDT tanking meeting before making the decision to proceed with the test.

Source: NASA.Gov

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