I used to love watching shuttle launches, and they would sometimes delay missions a day or two due to weather, even if the rain/snow would be over in a few hours. Why couldn’t they just wait instead of delaying?
In: Planetary Science
Most of the answers here are mostly incorrect. The launch window is actually based on the time of year and the climate at the launch site. Altitude can also come into play. In essence, the weather conditions must be such so as to allow optimal operation of the launch window. If the temperature is too low for example, then the launch window hinges may freeze and not allow it to freely open. Fog may also form on the launch window and then the launch is pretty much scrapped. The more you know!
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