Transporter-1 - L-2 Days
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Jan 21, 2021 14:24 - 15:24 UTC (09:24 - 10:24 ET)
Issued
Tue Jan 19, 2021 at 13:30 UTC (08:30 ET)
Forecast Discussion
A strong high pressure area has settled over Central Florida resulting in cool mornings and warm afternoons with partly cloudy skies for the next few days. On Thursday, a frontal system will spread across the Eastern Seaboard, draping a front just east of the Space Coast. This will bring in a few added mid-level clouds as the high pressure center is nudged south of the Spaceport. The primary weather concern is the Thick Cloud Layer Rule with these mid-level clouds associated with the frontal boundary. On Friday, the high pressure area will remain situated to our south while a strong frontal system will approach the Florida Panhandle. This will further destabilize conditions, enhancing the mid-level cloudiness across the area. The primary weather concern for Friday morning remains the Thick Cloud Layer Rule.
Primary Launch Date
Primary Window
Primary Concerns
- Thick Cloud Layer Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Moderate |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |
Backup Opportunities
Backup Window
Primary Concerns
- Thick Cloud Layer Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |