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Starlink 6-56 - L-1 Day
Falcon 9
Valid Period
May 8, 2024 14:42 - 18:42 UTC (10:42 - 14:42 ET)
Issued
Tue May 7, 2024 at 14:00 UTC (10:00 ET)
Forecast Discussion
Space Launch Delta 45
The high-pressure ridge axis is now positioned across central Florida and will remain in place for the next few days. Moisture extent is limited to the very lowest levels of the atmosphere, so there will be only a slight chance of Cumulus Cloud Rule violation at sea breeze onset during the midday hours. For the backup day, the ridge persists across the central portions of the state, so the only concern for the launch window will be for the Cumulus Cloud Rule with seabreeze onset once again.
Primary Launch Date
Launch Day
Primary Window
90%
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
24-Hour Delay
Backup Window
90%
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Mod |