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Astranis MicroGEO - L-1 Day

Falcon 9

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Valid Period

Dec 22, 2024 05:00 - 07:29 UTC (00:00 - 02:29 ET)

Issued

Sat Dec 21, 2024 at 05:30 UTC (00:30 ET)

Forecast Discussion

Space Launch Delta 45

A broad area of high-pressure over the central United States will continue to bring northwest flow and drier air to the cape Saturday night. There is a slight chance of a flight-through Cumulus Cloud Rule violation on the primary day. By Sunday night, winds should shift more onshore, increasing the potential for onshore showers and a Cumulus Cloud Rule violation on the backup day.

Primary Launch Date

Launch Day

Primary Window

85%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Upper-Level Wind ShearLow-Mod
Booster Recovery WeatherLow
Solar ActivityLow

Backup Opportunities

24-Hour Delay

Backup Window

75%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Upper-Level Wind ShearLow-Mod
Booster Recovery WeatherLow
Solar ActivityLow