Starlink 8-3 - L-1 Day
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Aug 9, 2024 12:13 - 16:13 UTC (08:13 - 12:13 ET)
Issued
Thu Aug 8, 2024 at 18:30 UTC (14:30 ET)
Forecast Discussion
No significant changes to today’s update. East Central Florida will transition back to a more typical summer pattern as Tropical Storm Debby departs to the north. Drier air will continue to filter into the region as the Atlantic ridge axis builds back in to the south, bringing southwesterly flow through the weekend. In this pattern, mornings are generally quiet with showers and storms developing along the east coast later in the afternoon. Thus, the probabilities of violation for both the primary and back up days are low at the opening of the window, and slightly increasing by the end of the 4-hour launch window near noon. The primary concern is the Cumulus Cloud Rule if an isolated shower is able to form towards the end of the window as the sea breeze develops.
Primary Launch Date
Primary Window
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low-Mod |
| Solar Activity | Low |
Backup Opportunities
Backup Window
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |