diff --git a/code/modules/shuttle/computer.dm b/code/modules/shuttle/computer.dm
index 00dcd987f089..c9a3b216db6c 100644
--- a/code/modules/shuttle/computer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/shuttle/computer.dm
@@ -451,6 +451,7 @@
 			var/obj/docking_port/stationary/lifeboat_dock/lifeboat_dock = lifeboat.get_docked()
 			lifeboat_dock.open_dock()
 			xeno_message(SPAN_XENOANNOUNCE("We have wrested away control of one of the metal birds! They shall not escape!"), 3, xeno.hivenumber)
+			launch_initiated = FALSE
 		return XENO_NO_DELAY_ACTION
 	else
 		return ..()