PACE - L-1 Day
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Feb 8, 2024 06:25 - 06:36 UTC (01:25 - 01:36 ET)
Issued
Wed Feb 7, 2024 at 06:00 UTC (01:00 ET)
Forecast Discussion
After a very windy day on Tuesday, the Space Coast will finally get some relief from the high winds on Wednesday as a north-to-south oriented area of high pressure slides into the southeastern US. Winds will decrease and veer from the north to the northeast as the day progresses. While a few low topped coastal showers can’t be ruled out in the evening/overnight hours, dry mid-level air will cap off any significant vertical development. High pressure will remain in control and similar conditions will persist through the remainder of the week. For both the primary launch window early Thursday morning and backup window early Friday morning, weather looks very favorable with the only concern being the very low risk of a Cumulus Cloud Rule violation.
Primary Launch Date
Primary Window
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low-Mod |
| Booster Recovery Weather | N/A |
| Solar Activity | Low |
Backup Opportunities
Backup Window
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low-Mod |
| Booster Recovery Weather | N/A |
| Solar Activity | Low |