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To: Cletus.D.Yokel

<><><> I read
“tee minus four”
Like in the space mission days... <><><>

Roger dodger. Right there with you. / freepersup

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The term ‘T-minus’ is generally used during countdowns to space launches. During a NASA countdown to a rocket launch, ‘T-minus’ translates to ‘Time minus’; the ‘T’ stands for the exact time the rocket is scheduled to be launched.

https://www.scienceabc.com/nature/universe/what-does-t-minus-mean.html

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3,147 posted on 01/16/2025 1:29:35 PM PST by freepersup (“Those who conceal crimes are preparing to commit new ones.” ~Vuk Draskovic~)
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To: freepersup

:: the exact time the rocket is scheduled to be launched ::
Mission start “zero”.
They start counting up (plus) at liftoff.


3,153 posted on 01/16/2025 1:39:59 PM PST by Cletus.D.Yokel (When I say "We" I speak of, -not for-, "We the People")
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