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Starlink 8-3 - L-1 Day
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Aug 10, 2024 11:50 - 15:50 UTC (07:50 - 11:50 ET)
Issued
Fri Aug 9, 2024 at 16:00 UTC (12:00 ET)
Forecast Discussion
Space Launch Delta 45
The Atlantic subtropical ridge axis will build over the Florida Strait today and move slowly northward over Florida this weekend, bringing weak southwesterly flow to the Spaceport through Sunday. Thunderstorm development is expected to start near the end of the window each day and conditions should be generally favorable for either window. The primary concern each morning will be for a Cumulus Cloud Rule violation, particularly near the end of the window, as the sea breeze starts to form and move inland across the Cape.
Primary Launch Date
Launch Day
Primary Window
70%
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |
Backup Opportunities
24-Hour Delay
Backup Window
80%
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |