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USSF-51 - L-1 Day

Atlas V

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Valid Period

Jul 30, 2024 10:45 - 13:45 UTC (06:45 - 09:45 ET)

Issued

Mon Jul 29, 2024 at 12:00 UTC (08:00 ET)

Forecast Discussion

Space Launch Delta 45

A surface front stalled north of the Spaceport will increase easterly flow today, helping the sea-breeze to develop and move more inland this afternoon. Heavy rainfall is possible in storms through today, then drier air will move across the region mid-week. The front to the north may begin to dissipate Tuesday into Wednesday, however there is the possibility of showers and an isolated thunderstorm near or just off the Spaceport coast in the mornings Tuesday and Wednesday. The Cumulus Cloud Rule and Anvil Cloud Rules are the concerns for the primary launch window and Cumulus Cloud Rule is the concern for the backup launch window.

Primary Launch Date

Launch Day

Primary Window

80%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule
  • Anvil Cloud Rules

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Upper-Level Wind ShearLow
Solar ActivityLow-Mod

Backup Opportunities

24-Hour Delay

Backup Window

85%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Upper-Level Wind ShearLow
Solar ActivityLow-Mod