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

Date/Time Issued:June 07, 2019 2035Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT alert data

Date/Time of Initial Impact: June 07, 2019 2125Z

Date/Time of Expected End:TBD

Length of Outage:TBD

Details/Specifics of Change:: Alaska 2 LEO Ground Station in Fairbanks, AK is 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

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

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Alaska 2 LEO Ground Station in Fairbanks, AK is offline. Alaska 2 has sustained two consecutive missed passes. The maintenance contractor has been notified and is working on a solution.