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COSMO-SkyMed - L-1 Day

Falcon 9

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Valid Period

Jan 29, 2022 23:06 - 23:17 UTC (18:06 - 18:17 ET)

Issued

Fri Jan 28, 2022 at 23:30 UTC (18:30 ET)

Forecast Discussion

Space Launch Delta 45

Continental surface high pressure will build across the state overnight into tomorrow, yielding increasing winds but clearing skies. Breezy to windy conditions are expected tomorrow although winds will begin to diminish towards sunset. Thus the weather concern for launch day is liftoff winds. For delay day, dry and clear weather will continue with light winds.

Primary Launch Date

Launch Day

Primary Window

80%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Liftoff Winds

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Upper-Level Wind ShearModerate
Booster Recovery WeatherLow
Solar ActivityLow

Backup Opportunities

24-Hour Delay

Backup Window

90%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Upper-Level Wind ShearLow
Booster Recovery WeatherLow
Solar ActivityLow