@explains.everything on Instagram: "NASA releases approximately 450,000 gallons of water onto the launchpad seconds before a rocket launch to protect the vehicle and surrounding structures from damage. This water deluge system serves two primary purposes: sound suppression and fire protection. The intense sound waves generated during liftoff can reach levels of over 200 decibels, which can cause damage to the rocket's electronic systems and potentially lead to catastrophic failure. . . The water