Photo shows the moment lighting struck the launchpad as SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket was preparing for liftoff

• SpaceX captured the moment a rocket on its launchpad was struck by lightning. 
• The Falcon Heavy launch had been delayed due to adverse weather. 
• The rocket's lighting protection mast deflected the bolt and the rocket survived the blast unscathed.

SpaceX has shared a picture of the moment the launchpad for its Falcon Heavy rocket was struck by lightning.