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Firefly Blue Ghost Launch - L-1 Day
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Jan 15, 2025 06:06 - 06:16 UTC (01:06 - 01:16 ET)
Issued
Tue Jan 14, 2025 at 16:15 UTC (11:15 ET)
Forecast Discussion
Space Launch Delta 45
Rain showers and overcast conditions will clear the Space Coast by early this afternoon. Wind speeds will decrease throughout the day today. By early Wednesday morning and the primary launch window, winds will be at 15-20mph with occasional gusts to 25mph. This will cause a small chance for liftoff winds and a Cumulus Cloud Rule violation. For the backup day, mid-level cloud cover may cause Thick Cloud Layer violations as a band of moisture stretches across the northern Gulf of Mexico and may reach across the Space Coast on Thursday morning.
Primary Launch Date
Launch Day
Primary Window
90%
Primary Concerns
- Liftoff Winds
- 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
60%
Primary Concerns
- Thick Cloud Layer Rule
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low-Mod |
| Solar Activity | Low |