Starlink 4-5 - L-2 Days
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Jan 6, 2022 21:49 - 23:47 UTC (16:49 - 18:47 ET)
Issued
Tue Jan 4, 2022 at 13:30 UTC (08:30 ET)
Forecast Discussion
Winds will become onshore today, moderating temperatures across Central Florida and bringing a slight chance for a short-lived coastal shower. On Wednesday a wave will push north over the Space Coast, increasing cloud coverage and rain chances late. The unsettled weather is pulled away through the day Thursday as a low pressure system moves north towards the Atlantic Coast. This will make way for another area of high pressure to build in, slowly clearing the cloud cover and instability over the Spaceport. The primary weather concern for a Thursday launch attempt is the Cumulus Cloud Rule. On Friday, high pressure area continues to build into the area, creating gusty northerly winds at the Spaceport. The primary weather concerns for a Friday launch attempt remain the Cumulus Cloud Rule with the addition of Liftoff Winds.
Primary Launch Date
Primary Window
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |
Backup Opportunities
Backup Window
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
- Liftoff Winds
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |