Weather Hampers NASA's 2nd Attempt to Launch Rocket

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ad weather was interfering with NASA's attempt to launch a new, experimental rocket for the second day in a row early Wednesday. An estimated 154 lightning strikes were reported within a five-mile radius of the launch pad overnight. Launch controllers were retesting the Ares I-X rocket systems to make sure nothing was damaged. The extra work delayed Wednesday morning's liftoff. NASA had until noon to get the rocket flying.

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