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Falcon 9

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Valid Period

Jan 3, 2023 14:56 - 14:57 UTC (09:56 - 09:57 ET)

Issued

Sun Jan 1, 2023 at 14:30 UTC (09:30 ET)

Forecast Discussion

Space Launch Delta 45

High pressure will build in throughout the day today before another frontal system is anticipated to reach the Spaceport late Wednesday into early Thursday. Ahead of the front, a stronger pressure gradient will raise wind speeds, and as the high center moves off farther into the Atlantic winds will shift to become southeasterly. Weather concerns for the primary launch attempt are the Cumulus Cloud Rule due to a chance for fast, onshore-moving Atlantic showers as well as Liftoff Winds. Should the launch push to the backup opportunity, the front will be located along the panhandle of Florida and expected to affect Central Florida by Wednesday evening. With an even stronger pressure gradient, wind speeds will increase further, and wind direction will shift to become southwesterly. Concerns for violating the Cumulus Cloud Rule drop off on Wednesday, and Liftoff Winds are expected to be the primary threat for launch.

Primary Launch Date

Launch Day

Primary Window

80%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule
  • Liftoff Winds

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Upper-Level Wind ShearLow
Solar ActivityLow

Backup Opportunities

24-Hour Delay

Backup Window

80%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Liftoff Winds

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Upper-Level Wind ShearLow-Mod
Solar ActivityLow