Starlink 6-25 - L-1 Day
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Oct 29, 2023 22:48 - 02:48 UTC (18:48 - 22:48 ET)
Issued
Sat Oct 28, 2023 at 13:30 UTC (09:30 ET)
Forecast Discussion
A surface ridge extends across the southeast US while a weak area of low pressure develops east of the Bahamas, resulting in continued breezy onshore flow across central Florida today and tomorrow. The ridge will gradually weaken as the Atlantic low pressure system shifts north, leading to a reduction in local winds by Monday. Atmospheric moisture remains shallow but sufficient to bring scattered to occasionally broken cumulus clouds onto the coast from the neighboring Atlantic. Windy conditions and steep seas in the booster recovery zone today will steadily diminish through early next week. Thus, the primary weather concerns for primary and backup launch opportunities are onshore moving cumulus clouds, with an added risk of liftoff winds for the primary launch day.
Primary Launch Date
Primary Window
Primary Concerns
- Liftoff Winds
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low-Mod |
| 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 |