Starlink 6-34 - L-1 Day
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Dec 11 - Dec 12, 2023
Issued
Sun Dec 10, 2023 at 18:00 UTC (13:00 ET)
Forecast Discussion
A strong cold front will push through the area tonight, bringing showers and a few thunderstorms. By sunrise Monday, the front and associated weather will have pushed well offshore, with surface high pressure building across the state. This will set up breezy conditions for Monday night’s launch attempt but otherwise favorable weather. This northeasterly low-level flow will strengthen further by the delay day opportunity as a weak trough develops along the old frontal boundary to the south, also triggering a few more clouds locally. Thus, liftoff winds remain a concern for both the Monday night and Tuesday night launch attempts, with a secondary concern on the backup day being additional upper-level cloud layers.
Primary Launch Date
Primary Window
Primary Concerns
- Liftoff Winds
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
- Thick Cloud Layer Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low-Mod |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |