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Starlink-L20 - L-0 Day

Falcon 9

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Valid Period

Mar 11, 2021 07:13 - 09:14 UTC (02:13 - 04:14 ET)

Issued

Wed Mar 10, 2021 at 15:00 UTC (10:00 ET)

Forecast Discussion

Space Launch Delta 45

High pressure continues to dominate the area with persistent onshore flow. Winds will be a little gustier during the maximum heating hours from mid-morning until sunset, while brief coastal showers are most likely from the early morning hours through noon. The primary weather concerns for a launch attempt early Thursday morning are liftoff winds and the Cumulus Cloud Rule. Expect no significant changes Friday as the high pressure area remains parked near Bermuda. The primary weather concerns remain liftoff winds and the Cumulus Cloud Rule.

Primary Launch Date

Launch Day

Primary Window

90%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Liftoff Winds
  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

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

Backup Opportunities

24-Hour Delay

Backup Window

80%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Liftoff Winds
  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

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