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To: lbryce

notice those four tall towers around the launch with the white things on top. wonder what they are? some positioning or nav stability aid?

5 posted on 11/26/2011 8:57:17 AM PST by beebuster2000

To: beebuster2000

They are giant lightning rods to protect the flight hardware.

6 posted on 11/26/2011 9:00:48 AM PST by Keflavik76

To: beebuster2000

Hmm. Interesting. I’ve been too busy posting stuff to notice. Thanks for pointing it out. If I get to find out I’ll let you know.

8 posted on 11/26/2011 9:03:24 AM PST by lbryce (BHO:The bastard offspring of Satan and Medusa.)

To: beebuster2000; Keflavik76

There you go. Post #6 saves the day.

10 posted on 11/26/2011 9:07:35 AM PST by lbryce (BHO:The bastard offspring of Satan and Medusa.)

To: beebuster2000

17 posted on 11/26/2011 9:24:52 AM PST by ProtectOurFreedom

To: beebuster2000

Lightning attracting Minarets.

A critical contribution from the, ahem, Mohammedan scientific community.

25 posted on 11/26/2011 10:23:36 AM PST by Yankee (Welcome to Obama's Fourth Reich.)

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