Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Recently a rocket was struck by lightning as it ascended, and it's not the first time we've seen a rocket get hit. It turns out that rockets actually encourage lightning to form by reducing the breakdown voltage of the air with their exhaust.

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