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Starlink 6-61 - L-1 Day

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Valid Period

Oct 23, 2024 21:47 - 01:47 UTC (17:47 - 21:47 ET)

Issued

Tue Oct 22, 2024 at 00:30 UTC (20:30 ET)

Forecast Discussion

Space Launch Delta 45

Tomorrow, conditions will be very similar to the last few days with breezy winds and isolated coastal showers. By the evening, winds will shift more northerly as the remnants of Oscar push to the northeast. While any onshore moving showers that develop will likely remain low-topped due to very dry air in the mid-levels, there is a small risk of a flight through Cumulus Cloud Rule violation. Launch conditions improve for the backup day Thursday as the ridge builds over the Florida peninsula, relaxing wind speeds and ushering in even drier air. Weather will be very favorable with a negligible risk of any weather violations.

Primary Launch Date

Launch Day

Primary Window

85%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

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