Transporter-1 - L-3 Days
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Jan 21, 2021 14:24 - 15:24 UTC (09:24 - 10:24 ET)
Issued
Mon Jan 18, 2021 at 13:00 UTC (08:00 ET)
Forecast Discussion
High pressure is building into Central Florida behind a cold front that is pushing off to the south. Cool mornings and warm afternoons with partly cloudy skies will be a daily occurrence across the Space Coast for the first half of the week. On Thursday, a frontal system will spread across the Eastern Seaboard, draping a front just to our east. This will bring in a few mid-level clouds as the high 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 remains 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 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 |