Starlink 10-13 - L-1 Day
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Oct 30, 2024 21:10 - 01:10 UTC (17:10 - 21:10 ET)
Issued
Tue Oct 29, 2024 at 13:00 UTC (09:00 ET)
Forecast Discussion
A ridge axis over the southeastern United States will bring breezy, onshore flow and a slight chance for showers to the region for the next several days. On both the primary and backup day, the possibility exists of a passing shower being a flight through concern, but an inversion aloft should keep most cloud tops below constraint. Liftoff winds appear likely to be the primary concern on Wednesday, but the ridge axis is expected to shift southward enough by Thursday to significantly reduce the likelihood of the threshold being exceeded. Of note, intense solar storming has elevated proton flux levels, but they should be returning to baseline levels by the opening of the window.
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 |
| 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 |