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Starlink 10-7 - L-2 Days

Falcon 9

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Valid Period

Aug 10, 2024 11:21 - 15:21 UTC (07:21 - 11:21 ET)

Issued

Thu Aug 8, 2024 at 18:30 UTC (14:30 ET)

Forecast Discussion

Space Launch Delta 45

The Atlantic subtropical ridge axis is expected to build and move towards southern Florida over the weekend, bringing weak southwesterly flow to the Spaceport through Sunday. Thunderstorm development is expected to be starting as the window closes each day and conditions should be favorable for either window. The primary concern each morning is for a Cumulus Cloud Rule violation, particularly near the end of the window, as the sea breeze forms and moves inland across the Cape.

Primary Launch Date

Launch Day

Primary Window

80%
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

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

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