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STP-3 - L-4 Days

Atlas V

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Valid Period

Dec 5, 2021 09:04 - 11:04 UTC (04:04 - 06:04 ET)

Issued

Wed Dec 1, 2021 at 13:00 UTC (08:00 ET)

Forecast Discussion

Space Launch Delta 45

High pressure at the surface will build into central Florida from the Gulf of Mexico Florida late Thursday and remain over the area through late Saturday. This will keep us dry for MLP Roll day Friday with light winds and near average temperatures. The surface high retreats into the Atlantic Ocean slightly Sunday into Monday, bringing light winds from the southeast and a slight chance for isolated low topped showers near the coast. Therefore, the primary concerns for both launch day and backup day are the Cumulus Cloud Rule.

Primary Launch Date

Launch Day

Primary Window

80%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Upper-Level Wind ShearLow
Solar ActivityLow

Backup Opportunities

24-Hour Delay

Backup Window

80%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Upper-Level Wind ShearLow
Solar ActivityLow