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Thuraya-4 - L-1 Day
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2025
Issued
Thu Jan 2, 2025 at 15:00 UTC (10:00 ET)
Forecast Discussion
Space Launch Delta 45
A cool, dry air mass in place over Florida as an area of high pressure settles in over the southeastern US. Tomorrow, a reinforcing shot of cold and dry air will move into the area as a dry cold front. Behind this front, winds will shift northwesterly and increase as the night progresses. Because of this, the only concern is low-level winds approaching constraints, with the risk increasing towards the end of the launch window. Launch conditions will be very favorable for the backup day as the pressure gradient relaxes and wind speeds decrease. There are no significant weather concerns at the launch site, but recovery weather will be a watch item.
Primary Launch Date
Launch Day
Primary Window
80%
Primary Concerns
- Liftoff Winds
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%
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Moderate |
| Solar Activity | Low |