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Astronautics Vocabulary : compte à rebours

The Astronautics Vocabulary is a glossary of terms that pertain to the science and technology of spaceflight. This alphabetical list can be navigated by clicking on the letters A-Z displayed on this page.

Definition of countdown

Translation:
compte à rebours
Definition:
Part of the launch sequence preceding lift-off or a firing order taken as a reference time.
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