Lightning Towers Collection

A Delta IV rocket lfits off from its launch complex
June 27, 2009 - Rising above the two lightning towers around the pad, a Delta IV rocket races into the sky with the GOES-O satellite aboard

Fire and smoke signal the liftoff of the Atlas V / Centaur launch vehicle
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, June 18, 2009 - Fire and smoke signal the liftoff of the Atlas V/Centaur from Launch Complex 41

The H-IIB rocket on the launch pad at Tanegashima Space Center in Japan
September 2009 - The 184-foot-tall H-IIB rocket is seen at launch pad No. 2 at the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan, awaiting liftoff with the HTV cargo craft as its payload

A Delta IV Heavy rocket lifts off
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, November 10, 2007 - A Delta IV Heavy rocket lifts off late in the evening from Launch Pad 37B, marking the first operational use of this configuration

The Delta IV rocket that will launch the GOES-O satellite into orbit
June 26, 2009 - The mobile service tower on Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station has been removed from around a Boeing Delta IV rocket as preparations continue to launch the GOES-O

The Atlas V / Centaur rocket at the launch complex
June 17, 2009 - On Launch Complex-41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the Atlas V/Centaur rocket reaches the launch pad carrying the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter

The Atlas V / Centaur arrives on the launch complex
Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 14, 2009 - The Atlas V/Centaur nears Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida

Space Shuttle Atlantis and Endeavour sit on their launch pads at Kennedy Space Center
April 18, 2009 - On Launch Pad 39B (left) at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour stands just a few miles from space shuttle Atlantis on Launch Pad 39A (right)

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"Lightning Towers: Protecting the Skies and Beyond" At Exploration Ground, workers diligently prepare the surface of one of the three lightning protection system towers for a fresh coat of paint. The towering structures stand tall, ready to safeguard against nature's powerful electrical forces. From an aerial perspective, we witness the meticulous efforts as workers meticulously prime and prepare another lightning protection tower for painting. These towers serve as guardians in the sky, shielding valuable assets from potential lightning strikes. Over at Launch Pad 39B in NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a massive crane crawler lifts a piling into position with precision. These pilings will be pounded deep into the ground to support the construction of yet another vital lightning protection system tower. The dedicated team continues their work on Launch Pad 39B, pounding pilings into place to fortify these essential towers further. With every strike echoing determination and resilience, they ensure that no bolt of electricity can disrupt future space missions. Witnessing this monumental task unfold before our eyes is awe-inspiring. The crane crawler carefully places each piling onto its designated spot while workers measure their positions with utmost accuracy. Their collective effort guarantees maximum security against any atmospheric threat. As rockets take flight from launch complexes like Delta IV rocket or Ares I-X rocket at Kennedy Space Center, these lightning protection system towers silently watch over them. Standing tall amidst vast expanses of concrete and steel, they provide an invisible shield against nature's unpredictable wrath. These "lightning towers" are not just mere structures; they symbolize humanity's relentless pursuit of exploration and discovery beyond Earth's boundaries. They represent our commitment to protect both human lives and technological marvels from nature's most electrifying phenomena – ensuring that nothing can hinder our quest for knowledge among the stars.