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Starlink 6-24 - L-1 Day

Falcon 9

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Valid Period

Oct 21 - Oct 22, 2023

Issued

Fri Oct 20, 2023 at 13:30 UTC (09:30 ET)

Forecast Discussion

Space Launch Delta 45

Overall launch weather conditions look very favorable for a launch attempt this weekend. Today, a deep mid-level trough is digging into the Southeast and an associated weak cold front will move through the area tonight into tomorrow morning. Tomorrow, another shot of dry air will filter in as low-level winds shift to the west/northwest behind the front, and high pressure builds in the area. By the evening hours, it will be difficult to find a cloud in the sky besides a few upper-level cirrus clouds, and the only concern is the very small chance of bumping up against liftoff wind constraints due to the westerly flow. On Sunday evening, high pressure remains in control with dry air in place. Some models are hinting at a weak boundary in the vicinity that may bring a few more coastal low-level clouds, but the very dry mid-level air should cap off any development from being a significant weather concern.

Primary Launch Date

Launch Day

Primary Window

95%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Liftoff Winds

Additional Risk Criteria

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

Backup Opportunities

24-Hour Delay

Backup Window

95%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

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