Weather intelligence for confident space launch decisions

NASA rocket launch
Defense Meteorology
10:00 New York | 15:00 London

How trusted atmospheric observations support safer, more reliable launch operations 

Up to 40% of space launches are delayed due to weather. From lightning risk to winds aloft, atmospheric conditions play a critical role in every go or no-go decision.

For launch operators and meteorological teams, the challenge is not a lack of data, but confidence in it at the moment it matters most.

This webinar explores how high-quality, consistent weather observations across the full atmospheric column help reduce uncertainty and support safer, more predictable launch operations.

What we will cover

  • Where weather impacts launch decisions, from pre-launch readiness through ascent  
  • The key challenges in maintaining a reliable, real-time picture of atmospheric conditions  
  • How surface, upper-air, and remote sensing observations work together to support decision-making  
  • Practical scenarios where improved measurement quality can reduce launch risk

Why attend?

Join this webinar to gain a practical understanding of how weather impacts critical operational decisions and where uncertainty still exists. Using space launch operations as a high-stakes example, you’ll explore how more reliable, consistent observations can support safer, more confident decision-making across a range of weather-sensitive environments.

This webinar explores how high-quality, consistent weather observations across the full atmospheric column help reduce uncertainty and support safer, more predictable launch operations. 

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Alex Faulconer.

Webinar speaker

Alex Faulconer

Business Development Manager, Vaisala

Alex Faulconer is a strategic professional with over 20 years of experience spanning defense acquisition, business development, and military operations. He specializes in understanding complex military operational environments and translating those requirements into actionable acquisition strategies that drive effective outcomes. As a combat veteran, Alex brings strong leadership, meticulous attention to detail, and draws on deep first-hand experience consistently turning complex defense requirements into practical business solutions that deliver measurable value for Vaisala and his customers.