TelkomSat-113BT - L-1 Day
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Feb 20, 2024 20:11 - 22:11 UTC (15:11 - 17:11 ET)
Issued
Mon Feb 19, 2024 at 14:30 UTC (09:30 ET)
Forecast Discussion
The overcast, rainy conditions will clear out late Monday morning as the low-pressure system, currently to the east, continues to track eastward. Both Tuesday and Wednesday should see favorable weather conditions over the Cape, as high pressure over the central Gulf of Mexico slowly drifts eastward. For the launch day, weather conditions are expected to be almost ideal with a slight possibility of a stray cumulus or cirrus cloud during the window. As such, the likelihood of a weather constraint violation is very low. For the backup day, weather conditions will be much like Tuesday, with the only notable difference being stronger winds aloft. The recovery area may also see slightly stronger winds and rougher seas on the backup day.
Primary Launch Date
Primary Window
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |
Backup Opportunities
Backup Window
Primary Concerns
- Liftoff Winds
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low-Mod |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low-Mod |
| Solar Activity | Low |