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CERT-2 - L-1 Day

Vulcan

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Valid Period

Oct 4, 2024 10:00 - 13:00 UTC (06:00 - 09:00 ET)

Issued

Thu Oct 3, 2024 at 13:00 UTC (09:00 ET)

Forecast Discussion

Space Launch Delta 45

A large area of high pressure is expected to slowly move across the eastern seaboard through Saturday, bringing onshore winds and fast-moving, light coastal shower activity to the Spaceport Friday and Saturday morning. Although a few storms that develop inland may move near the Cape in the early morning hours, they are unlikely to be a concern by the opening of the launch window. Additionally, any thunderstorms that develop off the coast should move further offshore, making the Cumulus Clouds Rule the most likely weather constraint violation for both the primary and backup day.

Primary Launch Date

Launch Day

Primary Window

80%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Solar ActivityLow

Backup Opportunities

24-Hour Delay

Backup Window

75%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Solar ActivityLow