Update #1 - Final Update- The LUT Vendor reported the Front Processor has been manually rebooted and the Alaska 2 Ground Station returned to normal operations as of 0203Z.

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

Date/Time Issued:August 05, 2019 1214Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT alert data

Date/Time of Initial Impact: August 05, 2019 0143Z

Date/Time of Expected End: August 5, 2019 0203Z

Length of Outage: 1 hour, 20 minutes

Details/Specifics of Change::Alaska 2 LEO Ground Station inFairbanks, AKis offline.Alaska 2 has sustained two consecutive missed passes. The maintenance contractor has been notified and is working on a solution.

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

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

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