Update#1 - Final Update: The LUT Vendor expressed that the Front Processor (FP) did not reboot correctly after initial cold reboot. Maintenance manually restarted the FP and service returned to normal.

Topic: SARSATAlaska2 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Station Offline

Date/Time Issued: January 24, 2018 0945Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT alert data

Date/Time of Initial Impact: January 24, 2018 0457Z

Date/Time of Expected End: January 24, 2018 0723Z

Length of Outage: 2 Hours and 26 minutes

Details/Specifics of Change:Alaska2LEO Ground Station in Fairbanks, AK is not receiving pass solution data. The LUT Vendor is investigating.

Impact:Minor-Dual satellite tracking capability lost for northernmost Ground Station. Distress alert detection/reporting timeliness affected.

Contact Information for Further Information:USMCC Operationsusmcc@noaa.govat 301-817-4576

Web Site(s) for applicable information:N/A

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