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Starlink 8-6 - L-1 Day

Falcon 9

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Valid Period

Aug 28, 2024 05:50 - 09:50 UTC (01:50 - 05:50 ET)

Issued

Tue Aug 27, 2024 at 17:30 UTC (13:30 ET)

Forecast Discussion

Space Launch Delta 45

The western Atlantic ridge axis remains positioned north of the area extending into the southeast US. This synoptic pattern will yield a deep layer of weak onshore easterly winds throughout the column, which will aid in pushing late afternoon seabreeze activity well west of the spaceport. Additionally, while this pattern typically would garner nocturnal coastal showers moving onshore overnight and into the early morning, the relatively drier and more stable airmass in place will aid in inhibiting any significant development. Primary concern for the next several days would be any cumulus clouds that could potentially develop just offshore.

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
Solar ActivityLow

Backup Opportunities

24-Hour Delay

Backup Window

90%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

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