Create a Rocket Launch Countdown

Introduction

Welcome to the LabEx Space Academy's Python Loop Challenge! As a new recruit, you've been assigned to create a simple countdown program for rocket launches. This challenge will test your ability to use loops in Python, a crucial skill for automating repetitive tasks in space missions.

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Rocket Launch Countdown

In this challenge, you will create a Python script that performs a countdown for a rocket launch.

Tasks

• Create a Python script named countdown.py in the /home/labex/project directory. (Recommend to use WebIDE)
• Write a program that does the following:
  1. Starts a countdown from 10.
  2. Prints each number in the countdown, one per line.
  3. After reaching 0, prints "Liftoff!"

Requirements

• The script must be named countdown.py and located in the /home/labex/project directory.
• Use a for loop with the range() function to create the countdown.
• Each number should be printed on a new line.
• After the loop completes, print "Liftoff!" on a new line.
• The script should run without any errors.

Example

After running the script, the output should look exactly like this:

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Liftoff!

Summary

In this challenge, you have created a Python script that performs a countdown for a rocket launch. This exercise has reinforced your understanding of loops in Python, specifically using a for loop with the range() function. You've practiced creating a script that executes a repetitive task (counting down) and finishes with a specific action (printing "Liftoff!"). These fundamental skills in loop control are essential for many programming tasks you'll encounter in your journey as a space academy programmer.