Transporter-6 - L-2 Day
Falcon 9
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
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
Primary Window
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
- Liftoff Winds
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |
Backup Opportunities
Backup Window
Primary Concerns
- Liftoff Winds
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low-Mod |
| Solar Activity | Low |