Update #1 - Final Update: The LUT Vendor found that the Command and Control system failed. The Front Processor and Location Processor servers were manually restarted and Alaska 2 LEO Ground Station returned to Normal Operations.

Topic: SARSAT Alaska 2 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Station Offline

Date/Time Issued: November 21, 2018 0951Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT alert data

Date/Time of Initial Impact: November 21, 2018 0800Z

Date/Time of Expected End:TBD

Length of Outage:TBD

Details/Specifics of Change: Alaska 2 LEO Ground Station inFairbanks, AKis out of service following two consecutive missed satellite passes. The LUT Vendor is investigating the problem.

Impact: Minor-Dual satellite tracking capability lost. 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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