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NASA Crew-8 - L-1 Day

Falcon 9

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Valid Period

Feb 29 - Mar 1, 2024

Issued

Wed Feb 28, 2024 at 17:00 UTC (12:00 ET)

Forecast Discussion

Space Launch Delta 45

A pattern shift will take place tomorrow across Central Florida as a weak surface boundary is expected to arrive, bringing clouds, isolated rain showers, and gusty winds. This pattern will remain in place over the Space Coast for several days. The primary launch weather concern for the initial launch attempt will be isolated showers and gusty winds associated with the stalled boundary. On both back up days, the base of the upper-level clouds will lower beneath the -20°C level, adding a thick cloud concern to the isolated showers. The ascent corridor weather will also deteriorate over the weekend, with precipitation and unfavorable winds continuing for several days.

Primary Launch Date

Launch Day

Primary Window

85%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Flight Through Precipitation
  • Liftoff Winds

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Upper-Level Wind ShearLow
Ascent Corridor WeatherMod-High
Solar ActivityLow

Backup Opportunities

24-Hour Delay

Backup Window

65%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Thick Cloud Layer Rule
  • Flight Through Precipitation
  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Upper-Level Wind ShearLow
Ascent Corridor WeatherHigh
Solar ActivityLow
48-Hour Delay

Backup Window

40%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Thick Cloud Layer Rule
  • Flight Through Precipitation
  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Upper-Level Wind ShearLow
Ascent Corridor WeatherMod-High
Solar ActivityLow