Update #1 - Final Update – After the Ground Station Vendor reset some operations services and the USMCC reactivated the communications line, AK3 returned to normal operations.
Topic: SARSAT Alaska 3 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Station Offline
Date/Time Issued: October 14, 2023 2052Z
Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT alert data
Date/Time of Initial Impact: October 10, 2023 0844Z
Date/Time of Expected End: October 14, 2023 1934Z
Length of Outage: 4 days ,10 hours and 50 minutes
Details/Specifics of Change: The Alaska 3 LEO Ground Station is not sending pass solution data. The Lut Vendor is investigating.
Impact: Minor - Dual satellite tracking capability lost. Distress alert detection/reporting timeliness affected.
Contact Information for Further Information: USMCC Operations usmcc@noaa.gov at
301-817-4576
Web Site(s) for applicable information: N/A
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