That was my point exactly.
Politics.
In a sane world, America would NOT launch spacecraft in Florida, a zone that is so prone to lightning strikes.
While Mission Control could be anywhere technically (it’s not like they’re looking out the windows to get telemetry data), LBJ got his way.
I could care less where the Hurricane forecast originates. What is bothersome is the fear pr0n every year.
“What is bothersome is the fear pr0n every year”
Amen Brother...I am growing weary of the Chicken Littles.