Starlink 6-9 - L-1 Day
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Aug 10 - Aug 11, 2023
Issued
Wed Aug 9, 2023 at 12:00 UTC (08:00 ET)
Forecast Discussion
Expect continued hot and humid conditions with daily afternoon and evening thunderstorms across Central Florida through Thursday. The thunderstorms will favor the Atlantic side of Florida as the subtropical ridge axis remains south of the Space Coast. Luckily, the launch window extends past the typical life span of the convection, creating good chances weather will clear by the end of the window. The primary launch weather concerns for are the Anvil and Cumulus Cloud Rules associated with the day’s storms, which will diminish through the window. On Friday, the subtropical ridge axis will begin to shift northward, slightly decreasing the storm coverage near the Spaceport. However, the primary launch weather concerns remain the Anvil and Cumulus Cloud Rules.
Primary Launch Date
Primary Window
Primary Concerns
- Anvil Cloud Rules
- 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
- Anvil Cloud Rules
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |