He was released NASAthe US space agency that lightning struck on April 2 lightning protection system of complex 39B, in Kennedy Space Center (USA) when the rocket mission Artemis I there was parking. Even though the intensity was remarkable, it did no damage Space launch system not for capsule Orionwho was at the scene at the time of the incident.

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The event took place in Cano Canaveral, Florida last Sunday (12).

Carlos Matathe technical director responsible for system design commented:

“As a result of this event, a huge amount of energy was transferred (…) After more than 30 milliseconds, we still had almost 3000 amperes that were flowing through the ground. This particular event falls into that small percentage – less than 1% – that you simply don’t expect.

(…) When we started to analyze the data and realized that the system was doing what we designed it to do, I don’t think I can describe what I felt knowing that we didn’t let anyone down, that we did everything in our forces. diligence, and we did it right.”

The image at the moment of impact can be viewed through this post on twitter. Check it:

The space agency explained that high-voltage power lines are commonly used to power entire cities. carry less than 3000 amps registered. how the curious event was harmlessJune 18 at NASA the next stage of testing will begin Artemis I to improve rocket tank loading operations with a full test countdown, among other similar procedures. Expected that unmanned capsule, Orionwhich will be launched in the second half of 2022.

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