"It's the final countdown..." When does the official countdown for a shuttle launch start?
Answer T minus 43 hours
"10, 9, 8..." Although this might be the most exciting part of the shuttle launch countdown, it actually begins at Kennedy Space Center at T-43 hours. This is to ensure that all final prep work for launch is given ample time to be completed.
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