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Starlink g6-96 - L-1 Day

Falcon 9

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Valid Period

Jan 8, 2026 18:29 - 22:29 UTC (13:29 - 17:29 ET)

Issued

Wed Jan 7, 2026 at 15:00 UTC (10:00 ET)

Forecast Discussion

Space Launch Delta 45

Forecast Discussion: A surface ridge of high pressure will remain just south of the area today before transitioning north into late week. Locally, light and variable winds today will become onshore tomorrow with continued light speeds. Moisture trapped near the surface may result in another round of late night and morning fog and clouds tonight into early Thursday, but otherwise dry and warm conditions will prevail over land. The pattern and depth of moisture may be sufficient to trigger a few showers across the Atlantic waters both Thursday and Friday, but these are likely to remain well offshore.

Primary Launch Date

Launch Day

Primary Window

>95%
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

>95%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

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