Starlink 10-6 - L-1 Day
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Aug 2, 2024 04:19 - 08:19 UTC (00:19 - 04:19 ET)
Issued
Thu Aug 1, 2024 at 15:00 UTC (11:00 ET)
Forecast Discussion
No significant changes from the previously issued forecast. The western Atlantic ridge will continue to weaken ahead of an advancing tropical wave and a relatively drier column of air will allow ample opportunity for near record-high temperatures at the surface. With a weaker pressure gradient in place, winds will become light and variable and give way to localized daily seabreeze thunderstorms during maximum heating. These storms will meander the Space Coast area but will subside in advance of the launch windows each day leaving just lingering dissipating clouds. Additionally, during the launch windows there is a small chance for nocturnal storms to develop over the water near the coastline, especially on Saturday morning. Primary concerns for each day would be the Cumulus Cloud Rule.
Primary Launch Date
Primary Window
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Mod |
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 |