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Starlink 8-11 - L-1 Day

Falcon 9

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Valid Period

Sep 4, 2024 12:59 - 16:59 UTC (08:59 - 12:59 ET)

Issued

Tue Sep 3, 2024 at 14:00 UTC (10:00 ET)

Forecast Discussion

Space Launch Delta 45

Another wet day is expected as deep tropical moisture pools across the Florida Peninsula south of a lingering trough. This pattern will continue above normal rain chances for the state through the week. With south to southeast flow, scattered morning showers with isolated thunderstorms are expected across the coastal waters during the initial launch window. Late in the window, the sea breeze may begin to generate showers and storms along the Space Coast. The main concerns will be for the Cumulus Cloud Rule and Anvil Rules. Deep moisture will continue for the backup launch window on Thursday, with southerly flow remaining. Aside from some subtle meandering of the trough, the pattern largely remains the same, so a matching POV is in order for the backup launch window.

Primary Launch Date

Launch Day

Primary Window

70%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule
  • Anvil Rules

Additional Risk Criteria

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

Backup Opportunities

24-Hour Delay

Backup Window

70%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule
  • Anvil Rules

Additional Risk Criteria

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