Starlink 5-11 - L-3 Days
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Jun 12, 2023 06:40 - 09:22 UTC (02:40 - 05:22 ET)
Issued
Fri Jun 9, 2023 at 12:45 UTC (08:45 ET)
Forecast Discussion
Strong to isolated severe storms will again fire up in East Central Florida today due to the deep southwesterly flow, along with sufficient moisture and instability. A weak boundary will slowly drift southward into Central Florida today into tomorrow, but will begin to push back northwards by Sunday. Over the weekend, afternoon shower and storm activity will diminish by the evening hours, then offshore showers will develop over the Gulf Stream overnight due to the offshore flow. The timing of the launch window is favorable in this setup, as most of the activity is expected to stay over the Atlantic waters. The primary concern for the primary launch day is the small risk of a Cumulus Cloud Rule violation. The backup day looks very similar to the primary day, with continued westerly flow keeping most of the shower activity offshore overnight. Thus, both the POV and primary concern are the same as the primary day.
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
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |