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NASA uses 1.7 million liters of water to protect rockets during launch
NASA utilizes a massive sound suppression system during rocket launches, releasing up to 1.7 million liters of water—roughly two-thirds the volume of an Olympic-sized swimming pool—immediately before liftoff.
This procedure is essential to mitigate extreme acoustic energy, which can exceed 200 decibels. Such intense sound waves possess enough energy to damage electronic components or compromise the structural integrity of the rocket. Additionally, the water helps manage the intense heat generated during the launch process.
As rocket technology advances with larger and more powerful vehicles, NASA continues to upgrade these systems, specifically within the context of the Artemis program, to ensure mission safety.
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Sound levels during rocket launches can exceed 200 decibels. soha.vn · genk.vn · cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn
- [● 4 SOURCES] NASA uses a sound suppression system to absorb acoustic energy. soha.vn · genk.vn · cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn
- [● 4 SOURCES] The water release serves to reduce noise and control temperature. soha.vn · genk.vn · cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn
- [● 4 SOURCES] NASA releases up to 1.7 million liters of water before rocket launches. soha.vn · genk.vn · cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn
- [● 4 SOURCES] NASA is upgrading the suppression system for the Artemis program. soha.vn · genk.vn · cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn
- [● 4 SOURCES] The 1.7 million liters of water is equivalent to two-thirds of an Olympic-sized swimming pool. soha.vn · genk.vn · cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn