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Starlink 6-101 - L-1 Day
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Jan 29 - Jan 30, 2026
Issued
Wed Jan 28, 2026 at 18:30 UTC (13:30 ET)
Forecast Discussion
Space Launch Delta 45
Forecast Discussion: High pressure will continue to build in through mid-week, helping create weaker winds and mostly benign weather for the primary launch opportunity Thursday night. A low-pressure system is expected to form in the Gulf late Friday and push across the Florida Peninsula Saturday. This system may develop showers and mid-level clouds across the Spaceport during the backup opportunity Friday evening. POV is higher for the backup window as a result.
Primary Launch Date
Launch Day
Primary Window
85%
Primary Concerns
- Thick Cloud Layers 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
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
- Thick Cloud Layers Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Moderate |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |