Update #1: Final Update - Vendor maintenance manually rebooted the Front Processor (FP) and Location Processor LP). Service has returned to normal.

Topic: SARSATMaryland 2Geostationary(GEO) Ground Station Offline

Date/Time Issued: October 11, 2018 1240Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT alert data

Date/Time of Initial Impact: October 11, 2018 0858Z

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 October 11, 2018 at 0858Z . 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

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