A countdown is a backward counting sequence indicating the time remaining before a scheduled event. NASA utilizes "L-minus," "T-minus," and "E-minus" during rocket launches and space missions. "T" can mean "Test" or "Time," while "E" stands for "Encounter." These terms mark crucial milestones in preparation for launches or encounters with celestial objects.
In 1929, the German science fiction movie Frau im Mond (Woman in the Moon) was released. Written by Thea von Harbou and directed by Fritz Lang, it featured rockets to increase the drama of the launch sequence.
In 1930, the 'Academy Leader' countdown was first used in films. This countdown is in units of feet rather than time units; it starts at 11 and ends at 3 where it cuts to black for the last few feet.
In 1959, the SMPTE leader was created for films and measured seconds, not feet. It starts at 8 and cuts to black on the first frame of 2, which is accompanied by a 'pop.'
On February 14, 1980, the Solar Maximum Mission was launched. Rosie Carver, a technical writer for United Launch Alliance, created at least 15,000 procedures for more than 300 missions since this mission.
On March 8, 2009, a Delta II rocket carrying the Kepler Space Telescope was launched. During the launch, the launch team used acronyms and call signs to keep communication channels open.
In 2015, after Iran signed a nuclear pact that had a timeline of 25 years to complete, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei responded by saying that it wouldn't take that long for Israel to cease existing.
In 2017, the Palestine Square Countdown Clock was unveiled in Tehran, counting down the supposed time to Israel's demise.
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