Starlink 6-22 - L-1 Day
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Oct 13, 2023 22:29 - 02:30 UTC (18:29 - 22:30 ET)
Issued
Thu Oct 12, 2023 at 16:30 UTC (12:30 ET)
Forecast Discussion
A low pressure area is located between Florida and Bermuda, with a boundary stretching across North Florida. As the low strengthens, it will pull the boundary south into Central Florida, bringing showers and storms with periods of heavy rainfall and very strong wind gusts. The activity is expected to become more limited overnight and through the day Friday before the boundary finally pushes south of the area. The primary launch weather concerns Friday evening are lingering cumulus and thick cloud layers that should clear through the window. Saturday will be significantly drier, limiting the threat of clouds and showers, though liftoff winds will be from the most unfavorable direction.
Primary Launch Date
Primary Window
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
- Thick Cloud Layer 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
- Liftoff Winds
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Moderate |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |