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SES - L-2 Forecast

Atlas V

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Valid Period

Oct 4, 2022 21:36 - 22:21 UTC (17:36 - 18:21 ET)

Issued

Sun Oct 2, 2022 at 12:00 UTC (08:00 ET)

Forecast Discussion

Space Launch Delta 45

Dry and noticeably cooler air continues today. For MLP Roll Mon, a low developing off the coast of the mid-Atlantic states will drag a shallow cold front through central Florida in the evening, picking up wind speeds near 20kt. Behind it, scattered low topped showers moving onshore and low clouds are forecast through Tue afternoon with winds remaining breezy from the north. Therefore, the primary concern is the Cumulus Cloud Rule. For backup day Wed, high pressure settles into the southeast reducing wind speeds and shower chances with just a slight Cumulus Cloud concern.

Primary Launch Date

Launch Day

Primary Window

70%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Solar ActivityLow

Backup Opportunities

24-Hour Delay

Backup Window

90%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Solar ActivityLow