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[–] lilomeunq 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Bye Hillary was very deliberate. :D
NASA doesn't have a T-17, but I'll post this here fyi, action words =closing, clearing, purging. T-19 hours and holding This built-in hold typically lasts four hours, but may be extended if PRSD offload is required. Demate the orbiter's midbody umbilical unit Clean and vacuum crew module External tank nosecone purge T-19 hours and counting Begin final preparations of the orbiter's three main engines for main propellant tanking and flight Fill launch pad sound suppression system water tank Resume orbiter and ground support equipment close-outs Close out the tail service masts on the mobile launcher platform T-11 hours and holding This built-in hold varies between 13 to 14 hours. Weather and engineering briefings Pad debris inspection and closeout Flight crew equipment late stow Move rotating service structure to "park" position Activate the orbiter's inertial measurement units and communications systems Perform ascent switch list T-11 hours and counting Activate the orbiter's fuel cells Clear the blast danger area of all nonessential personnel Switch the orbiter's purge air to gaseous nitrogen Exciting times!

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[–] Lauraingalls [S] ago 

Sounds VERY technical.

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[–] lilomeunq 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Interesting to try to compare the NASA countdown to Q/DC/DOJ machinations status. Emphasis on try.