Starlink 5-2 - L-1 Day
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Jan 26, 2023 09:02 - 11:24 UTC (04:02 - 06:24 ET)
Issued
Wed Jan 25, 2023 at 13:00 UTC (08:00 ET)
Forecast Discussion
A strong low pressure area is moving through the Ohio Valley while its trailing cold front is moving across the Florida Panhandle. Although this cold front will weaken as the low pressure area tracks north, the boundary will be very close to the Spaceport during the launch window Thursday morning. The launch weather concerns are the Cumulus Cloud Rule, the Surface Electric Field Rule, and the Thick Cloud Layers Rule, all associated with the front. Skies will clear through the day Thursday, with temperatures hovering in the low 60s as high pressure pushes into the Gulf Coast States. The only launch weather concern early Friday morning will be Liftoff Winds.
Primary Launch Date
Primary Window
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
- Surface Electric Fields Rule
- Thick Cloud Layer Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low-Mod |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |
Backup Opportunities
Backup Window
Primary Concerns
- Liftoff Winds
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |