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GSAT-20 - L-1 Day

Falcon 9

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Valid Period

Nov 18, 2024 18:31 - 20:20 UTC (13:31 - 15:20 ET)

Issued

Sun Nov 17, 2024 at 13:30 UTC (08:30 ET)

Forecast Discussion

Space Launch Delta 45

High pressure will be just off the coast in the Atlantic by the launch window, bringing mostly clear skies and light onshore winds. Abundant dry air will exist above the very lowest levels, so there is very little concern for any violations due to clouds. The high will only move slightly farther to the east by Tuesday, so little change in forecast conditions is expected for the backup window ahead of the next approaching front midweek.

Primary Launch Date

Launch Day

Primary Window

>95%
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

>95%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

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