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Starlink V1.0-L16 - L-1 Day
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Jan 20, 2021 13:02 - 13:22 UTC (08:02 - 08:22 ET)
Issued
Tue Jan 19, 2021 at 13:00 UTC (08:00 ET)
Forecast Discussion
Space Launch Delta 45
High pressure currently over the Deep South will slide east over the next 24 hours. Winds will remain light and veer from the northwest today to the northeast by tomorrow morning. On launch day, the high pressure will be centered over the Carolinas and extend down into Florida. This will result in an increase in wind speeds but also maintain the dry airmass and mostly clear skies over the Spaceport. The only concern for launch on Wednesday is the liftoff winds.
Primary Launch Date
Launch Day
Primary Window
90%
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Moderate |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |
Backup Opportunities
24-Hour Delay
Backup Window
60%
Primary Concerns
- Liftoff Winds
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
- Surface Electric Fields Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low-Moderate |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Moderate |
| Solar Activity | Low |