Starlink 4-8 - L-3 Days
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Feb 20, 2022 16:10 - 16:44 UTC (11:10 - 11:44 ET)
Issued
Thu Feb 17, 2022 at 13:00 UTC (08:00 ET)
Forecast Discussion
A developing low pressure system will make its way into the Tennessee Valley today, while high pressure remains in control across Central Florida. By Friday, the low pressure area will move into the North Atlantic, dragging a front along the Eastern Seaboard and into North Florida. The front will push through the Space Coast on Saturday, bringing clouds and isolated showers to the area as well as cooler air. The front should push south of the Spaceport by Sunday as high pressure builds back into the region. The primary concerns for a Sunday morning launch are Liftoff Winds and the Cumulus Cloud Rule associated with the onshore flow and isolated coastal showers. On Monday another low pressure system will develop in the Great Plains region, but high pressure will continue to dominate Central Florida, keeping favorable launch conditions at the Spaceport. The primary weather concern Monday remains the Cumulus Cloud Rule, associated with very isolated showers along the periphery of the high pressure area.
Primary Launch Date
Primary Window
Primary Concerns
- Liftoff Winds
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low-Mod |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low-Mod |
| Solar Activity | Low |
Backup Opportunities
Backup Window
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low-Mod |
| Solar Activity | Low |