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Turksat-5B - L-3 Days
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Dec 18 - Dec 19, 2021
Issued
Wed Dec 15, 2021 at 13:30 UTC (08:30 ET)
Forecast Discussion
Space Launch Delta 45
The remnant low pressure across Florida responsible for recent showery weather will subside late today into tomorrow leading to improving weather conditions Thursday into Friday. High pressure across the central Atlantic will maintain an onshore component to the wind, becoming increasingly moist yet again over the weekend as a frontal boundary approaches from the northwest. Thus the primary weather concern for launch day is cumulus clouds potentially associated with showers. For the delay day, the front is expected to settle nearby, allowing additional moisture convergence and a greater potential for showers and layered thick clouds.
Primary Launch Date
Launch Day
Primary Window
80%
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |
Backup Opportunities
24-Hour Delay
Backup Window
60%
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 |