Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_12141496_1 (perigee__km_ INTEGER, decay_date VARCHAR)
### Question:
What was the maximum perigee on 1969-01-09?
### Answer:
SELECT MAX(perigee__km_) FROM table_12141496_1 WHERE decay_date = "1969-01-09"