THIS ROCKET WAS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING AFTER LIFTOFF

@digitaltrends

582.8K followers · usually 2.6K views a post

Views

1.1M

Likes

60.9K

Comments

1.5K

Shares

3.8K

Why it worked

The video captures a dramatic and rare event: a lightning strike on a rocket during liftoff. This inherently high-stakes and visually striking moment, combined with the successful outcome, creates a compelling narrative that would naturally attract viewers and shares.

Summary

A rocket launch is struck by lightning shortly after liftoff. Despite the lightning strike, the rocket successfully continues its ascent and delivers its satellite into orbit.

Free account

Transcript, structure and on-screen text

4 beats and 4 lines of on-screen text — the parts you need to write your own version.

Create a free account to see the full breakdown

Original caption

A rocket launched from China's Xichang Satellite Launch Center was struck by lightning moments after liftoff. Despite the strike, the launch continued as planned, and the rocket successfully delivered its satellite into orbit. 🎥: Cosmic_Penguin / X space rocketlaunch.