The incident permanently changed how NASA evaluates weather for launches.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
After the engines start up and the booster ignites, umbilical separation, or the disconnecting of power cables and fuel lines, will take place — the last step before the rocket launches.
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