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Starlink 5-1 - L-2 Days

Falcon 9

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Valid Period

Dec 28, 2022 09:30 - 11:32 UTC (04:30 - 06:32 ET)

Issued

Mon Dec 26, 2022 at 14:00 UTC (09:00 ET)

Forecast Discussion

Space Launch Delta 45

An upper level trough currently situated over the western Gulf of Mexico continues to send considerable mid and high level cloudiness northeast across Florida while at the surface, modified Arctic high pressure results in cold conditions. Over the next couple of days, this trough will dig south and east, crossing the state on Tuesday and lifting out across the Atlantic by mid-week while at the surface, another high pressure system spreads across the Southeast US. Moderating temperatures and generally fair weather can be expected as the trough departs, resulting in favorable local conditions for both the primary launch day and the backup opportunity, with only a slim chance of low-topped cumulus clouds interfering with launch attempts either day.

Primary Launch Date

Launch Day

Primary Window

91%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

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

Backup Opportunities

24-Hour Delay

Backup Window

90%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

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