Transporter-1 - L-2 Days
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Jan 22, 2021 14:24 - 15:22 UTC (09:24 - 10:22 ET)
Issued
Wed Jan 20, 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 Friday, the high pressure area will slide south of the Space Coast, while a frontal system approaches the Florida Panhandle. This will bring mid-level cloudiness across the area. The primary weather concern for Friday morning is the Thick Cloud Layer Rule. On Saturday, the high pressure area will remain entrenched to our south, breaking up the east-west oriented frontal system as it tries to push near the Spaceport. This will add some very isolated showers across the area while enhancing the mid-level cloudiness. The primary launch weather concerns Saturday morning are the Cumulus Cloud Rule associated with the showers and 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 | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |
Backup Opportunities
Backup Window
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
- Thick Cloud Layer Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |