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Starlink 6-36 - L-1 Day

Falcon 9

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Valid Period

Dec 28 - Dec 29, 2023

Issued

Wed Dec 27, 2023 at 22:00 UTC (17:00 ET)

Forecast Discussion

Space Launch Delta 45

A mid-level wave in the Gulf of Mexico will push into central Florida this evening, causing cloudy conditions and the possibility for showers overnight and into tomorrow morning. A cold front will move through central Florida tomorrow evening, bringing in much cooler, dry conditions by Friday morning. By the beginning of the launch window, winds will be westerly and a lingering shower behind the cold frontal passage is possible, making the Cumulus Cloud Rule the primary concern. For the backup day, dry and cool conditions aloft will limit cloud cover to the low levels. Increased wind speeds may cause a Liftoff Winds concern at the surface, and a strong jet maximum aloft could cause an Upper-Level wind shear concern.

Primary Launch Date

Launch Day

Primary Window

90%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

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

  • Liftoff Winds

Additional Risk Criteria

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