A launch scrub occurs when a rocket countdown is halted before liftoff, often due to weather, technical glitches, or safety concerns. Mission teams use it to resolve issues, ensuring payload reliability. Space agencies, satellite operators, and astronauts benefit by avoiding catastrophic failures, while engineers gain critical data to refine future launch attempts.
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