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Blue Ring Pathfinder - L-1 Day

New Glenn

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Valid Period

Jan 14, 2025 06:00 - 09:00 UTC (01:00 - 04:00 ET)

Issued

Mon Jan 13, 2025 at 08:00 UTC (03:00 ET)

Forecast Discussion

Space Launch Delta 45

Clouds will increase overnight associated with a developing disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico. This disturbance will drag a weak frontal boundary through the area tomorrow night. Expect rain showers and widespread cloudiness along the front before it passes during the window. Therefore, the primary concerns will be the Cumulus Cloud and Thick Cloud Layers Rules. Winds will pick up by the latter half of the window, so the secondary concern is Liftoff Winds. For recovery, seas will remain 4-5 ft for the primary window and increase slowly to 5-6 ft for the backup window with gustier surface winds.

Primary Launch Date

Launch Day

Primary Window

30%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule
  • Thick Cloud Layer Rule
  • Liftoff Winds

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Solar ActivityLow
Offshore Landing WeatherLow

Backup Opportunities

48-Hour Delay

Backup Window

90%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Thick Cloud Rule
  • Liftoff Winds

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Solar ActivityLow
Offshore Landing WeatherLow-Mod