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Starlink 4-14 - L-1 Day

Falcon 9

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Valid Period

Apr 21, 2022 15:04 - 18:04 UTC (11:04 - 14:04 ET)

Issued

Wed Apr 20, 2022 at 13:00 UTC (09:00 ET)

Forecast Discussion

Space Launch Delta 45

Another beautiful, sunny day is expected across Florida as high pressure sets up across the Deep South and eastern CONUS. The high pressure ridge will shift off of New England Thursday and Friday. While the weather will be pleasant and sunny, the tight pressure gradient on the southwestern flank of the ridge will maintain breezy to windy conditions across the Spaceport through the end of the week. The only concern for the primary and backup launch window will be Liftoff Winds.

Primary Launch Date

Launch Day

Primary Window

70%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Liftoff Winds

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Upper-Level Wind ShearLow
Booster Recovery WeatherLow
Solar ActivityLow

Backup Opportunities

24-Hour Delay

Backup Window

50%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Liftoff Winds

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Upper-Level Wind ShearLow
Booster Recovery WeatherLow
Solar ActivityLow