Update #1: Correction on Details/Specifics of Change: There is no report from the LUT Vendor. They are investigating the issue.

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

Date/Time Issued: August 16, 2021 1045Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT alert data

Date/Time of Initial Impact: August 16, 2021 0023Z

Date/Time of Expected End: TBD

Length of Outage: TBD

Details/Specifics of Change: The Guam 2 LEO Ground Station in Andersen Air Force Base, Guam is not sending pass solution data. The LUT vendor reports a problem with the A to D board and has contacted a local site technician for assistance.

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

Contact Information for Further Information: USMCC Operations usmcc@noaa.gov at 301-817-4576

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