Starlink 6-97 - L-1 Day
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Jan 12, 2026 17:42 - 21:42 UTC (12:42 - 16:42 ET)
Issued
Sun Jan 11, 2026 at 13:00 UTC (08:00 ET)
Forecast Discussion
Forecast Discussion: A cold front will approach from the northwest today and push southeast across the region this afternoon. Isolated showers may develop near the front, with dry conditions returning by the evening. Winds will strengthen behind the frontal passage, with strongest winds expected this evening and overnight. High pressure will build in early next week, however onshore flow and a boundary along the coast may generate coastal showers Monday and Tuesday, with some possibly moving onshore. This will increase the risk of a Cumulus Cloud Rule violation during the primary and back up launch opportunities. Additionally, mid-level clouds moving across the region could increase the risk of a Thick Cloud Layers Rule violation during the back-up opportunity, mainly towards the end of the launch window. Seas at the recovery location will be elevated on Monday from the passage of the cold front, then begin lowering on Tuesday.
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
- Thick Cloud Layers Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |