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Astranis MicroGEO - L-1 Day

Falcon 9

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Valid Period

Dec 29, 2024 05:00 - 07:23 UTC (00:00 - 02:23 ET)

Issued

Sat Dec 28, 2024 at 12:00 UTC (07:00 ET)

Forecast Discussion

Space Launch Delta 45

Surface high pressure will continue to push off the Northeast coast today. Although isolated showers are possible near the Spaceport today, conditions should improve overnight during the primary launch window. A cold front will approach from the northwest on Sunday, helping to increase moisture across the region. While the main line of showers and thunderstorms is expected to clear the area before the backup launch window opens, scattered showers are expected just ahead of the front which could affect the backup launch window.

Primary Launch Date

Launch Day

Primary Window

85%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

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

Backup Opportunities

24-Hour Delay

Backup Window

60%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule
  • Anvil Cloud Rules

Additional Risk Criteria

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