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Starlink 6-39 - L-1 Day
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Feb 24, 2024 21:59 - 01:59 UTC (16:59 - 20:59 ET)
Issued
Fri Feb 23, 2024 at 16:00 UTC (11:00 ET)
Forecast Discussion
Space Launch Delta 45
A weak cold frontal boundary will make its way through the Space Coast today bringing brief passing showers during the late evening hours. Winds will shift northwesterly behind the front and remain gusty through midday on Saturday. Very little in the way of cloud cover is expected, so the only concern will be liftoff winds, which should diminish through the afternoon and into the launch window. On Sunday, high pressure builds over the peninsula with winds shifting northerly, so there is only a slight concern for onshore-moving cumulus clouds.
Primary Launch Date
Launch Day
Primary Window
>95%
Primary Concerns
- Liftoff Winds
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low-Mod |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |
Backup Opportunities
24-Hour Delay
Backup Window
>95%
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low-Mod |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |