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Optus-X - L-1 Day
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Nov 17, 2024 21:29 - 23:27 UTC (16:29 - 18:27 ET)
Issued
Sat Nov 16, 2024 at 15:15 UTC (10:15 ET)
Forecast Discussion
Space Launch Delta 45
A seasonably cool and dry airmass will remain in place across the Spaceport over the next few days as a large area of high pressure slides out of the Great Lakes and off the coast of the Carolinas. With light onshore flow in place, a low-topped stratocumulus deck is likely, though this is expected to be far too warm for any launch weather concerns. The high center moves just to the east of Florida for the backup window on Monday, with winds remaining light as they veer out of the southeast. Otherwise, very little change is expected in the environment with the continuing low-topped stratocumulus deck of minimal concern.
Primary Launch Date
Launch Day
Primary Window
>95%
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low-Mod |
| Solar Activity | Low |
Backup Opportunities
24-Hour Delay
Backup Window
>95%
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |