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Starlink-L20 - L-0 Forecast
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Mar 9, 2021 01:58 - 03:59 UTC (20:58 - 22:59 ET)
Issued
Tue Mar 9, 2021 at 13:30 UTC (08:30 ET)
Forecast Discussion
Space Launch Delta 45
Another partly cloudy day with gusty onshore winds tapering off after sunset is expected along the Space Coast. The primary weather concerns for a launch attempt this evening are liftoff winds and the Cumulus Cloud Rule associated with the onshore flow. On Wednesday, conditions will remain much the same as high pressure continues to dominate the area with persistent onshore flow. The primary weather concerns remain liftoff winds and the Cumulus Cloud Rule.
Primary Launch Date
Launch Day
Primary Window
90%
Primary Concerns
- Liftoff Winds
- 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
- Liftoff Winds
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |