Building a weather-proof rocket is technically possible, as proven by military ICBMs. However, doing so adds massive weight and cost while reducing payload capacity. For space agencies, it is safer and cheaper to simply wait for clear skies than to engineer a storm-proof 

Is it possible to make a rocket that isn’t affected by bad weather?

NASA’s Artemis rocket requires massive amounts of liquid hydrogen because it is the most efficient chemical fuel available. Its low density means huge volumes are needed to provide the immense thrust required to lift the heavy vehicle away from Earth and send astronauts to the Moon.


Why does NASA’s Artemis mission need so much liquid hydrogen fuel?

Rocket launches are precision operations where even minor weather disturbances can cause catastrophic failure. Space agencies follow strict 'Launch Commit Criteria' to monitor wind, lightning, and atmospheric conditions. 

How can weather affect a rocket launch?

The Indian Space Agency (ISRO) commenced the countdown for the Saturday launch of its PSLV rocket carrying two Singaporean satellites. The 25 hours 30 minutes countdown commenced at 12:50 on Friday, and the vehicle liftoff will happen at 2:20 pm (Indian time) on Saturday.

Explained: ISRO starts countdown for launch of 'PSLV-C55', but why the one-minute delay?

Britain is supplying multiple launch rocket systems to Ukraine. UK is supplying M270 rocket launches which are capable of hitting targets which are 80 kilometers away. The UK defense secretary also says that Ukrainian troops will be trained to use the new launches.

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