Topic: SARSATMaryland 2Geostationary(GEO) Ground Station Offline

Date/Time Issued: August 29, 2018 2256Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT alert data

Date/Time of Initial Impact: August 29, 2018 2158Z

Date/Time of Expected End: TBD

Length of Outage: TBD

Details/Specifics of Change: Maryland 2GEO(LEO) Ground Station Offlinein Suitland, MD stopped sending 406 MHz alert data on August 29, 2018 at 2158Z. The LUT Vendor is investigating the problem.

Impact: Minor-Dual satellite tracking capability lost. Distress alert detection/reporting may be delayed.

Contact Information for Further Information: USMCC Operationsusmcc@noaa.govat301-817-4576

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

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