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Starlink 6-49 - L-1 Day

Falcon 9

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Valid Period

Apr 12 - Apr 13, 2024

Issued

Thu Apr 11, 2024 at 15:30 UTC (11:30 ET)

Forecast Discussion

Space Launch Delta 45

Weather conditions will be excellent for tomorrow night’s launch attempt. A line of showers and storms associated with a strong cold front will push through the area this afternoon/evening, bringing the threat for severe level wind gusts. After the front passes this evening, very dry air will filter in behind it. A strong area of high pressure will slide in by Friday, bringing ideal weather through the weekend. Westerly winds will be breezy Friday evening, but are expected to remain below liftoff constraints. There are no significant launch weather concerns for either the primary or backup days.

Primary Launch Date

Launch Day

Primary Window

>95%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Liftoff Winds

Additional Risk Criteria

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

Backup Opportunities

24-Hour Delay

Backup Window

>95%
PGO

Additional Risk Criteria

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