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Starlink 4-18 - L-1 Day
Falcon 9
Valid Period
May 18, 2022 10:10 - 11:10 UTC (06:10 - 07:10 ET)
Issued
Tue May 17, 2022 at 12:00 UTC (08:00 ET)
Forecast Discussion
Space Launch Delta 45
Southerly winds will keep temperatures elevated in Central Florida and allow daily sea breeze interactions to produce isolated showers and thunderstorms. The tail end of a weakening frontal boundary has stalled northeast of the Space Coast so should have little impact on Spaceport weather. The primary launch weather concerns for a Wednesday morning attempt are the Cumulus and Anvil Cloud Rules associated with any lingering convection. High pressure will begin to build back into Central Florida on Thursday, continuing to the daily cycle of sea breeze interactions. The primary weather concern for Thursday morning is the Cumulus Cloud Rule.
Primary Launch Date
Launch Day
Primary Window
80%
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
- Anvil Cloud Rules
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |
Backup Opportunities
24-Hour Delay
Backup Window
90%
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |