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Starlink 10-8 - L-1 Day

Falcon 9

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Valid Period

Oct 26, 2024 21:47 - 01:47 UTC (17:47 - 21:47 ET)

Issued

Fri Oct 25, 2024 at 14:30 UTC (10:30 ET)

Forecast Discussion

Space Launch Delta 45

Surface high pressure will build in across the Spaceport from the north through Saturday, ushering in drier air across the region. An isolated shower may develop near the coast in the mornings, with dry weather expected in the afternoons. Although most areas should see shallow cumulus, there is a small chance of the Cumulus Cloud Rule being violated. A front approaching from the north on Sunday will increase mid/high-level clouds, creating a small risk of the Thick Cloud Rule being violated for the backup day.

Primary Launch Date

Launch Day

Primary Window

90%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

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

Backup Opportunities

24-Hour Delay

Backup Window

90%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Thick Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

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