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USSF-67 - L-1 Day

Falcon Heavy

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Valid Period

Jan 14, 2023 22:55 - 23:33 UTC (17:55 - 18:33 ET)

Issued

Fri Jan 13, 2023 at 13:30 UTC (08:30 ET)

Forecast Discussion

Space Launch Delta 45

A frontal boundary is moving through Central Florida at this time, bringing rain showers and gusty southerly winds. The front will push through the Spaceport by early afternoon as winds will become northwesterly and bring cold air into the region. On Saturday, expect mostly clear skies with gusty winds and temperatures in the 40s. The only weather concern for a Saturday evening launch is Liftoff Winds, which will diminish through the evening. On Sunday, skies will remain mostly clear, and winds will drop off allowing morning temperatures to drop into the mid 30s. The primary weather concern for a Sunday evening launch attempt is the Cumulus Cloud Rule.

Primary Launch Date

Launch Day

Primary Window

80%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Liftoff Winds

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Upper-Level Wind ShearLow-Mod
Fairing Recovery CondsHigh
Solar ActivityLow-Mod

Backup Opportunities

24-Hour Delay

Backup Window

90%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Upper-Level Wind ShearLow
Fairing Recovery CondsHigh
Solar ActivityLow-Mod