Boo1098

THAT is probably the best idea I have ever heard.

What upcoming NASA missions are you most excited for?

Usually the clock is useful for making sure certain things get done at the right time. So say "at T-2m30s the rocket switches to internal power", if it doesn't, something is wrong. Most launches have a countdown hold at ~T-4m to do a final check over of every subsystem.

I believe he means space tourism

Usually the launching base is chosen by inclination