If necessary, SpaceX has other backup opportunities until 8:48 PM EST.
According to SpaceX, there are also six launch opportunities later Wednesday, starting at 4:55 PM EST, if teams are forced to back out or back out of Tuesday’s attempt for any reason.
SpaceX rocket launch tonight: What’s the weather forecast?
A launch weather report released by the Space Force’s 45th Weather Squadron on Monday pegs conditions at 95% “launchable” for Tuesday’s liftoff.
“Conditions for the initial launch window appear very favorable, with low relative humidity values and a weak chance of violating the cumulonimbus cloud base,” forecasters said. “For Backup Day, similar conditions are expected.”
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