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Why is it that a plane is allowed to take off and fly in a thunderstorm, but the space shuttle is not?
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The exhaust plume of the space shuttle effectively grounds the space shuttle for a considerable part of its initial flight. Therefore, the shuttle could be struck by lightning. A plane is not grounded, so it does not conduct lightning.Hide Answer Show Answer
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