Update #1 Final Update: The LUT vendor replaced two antenna control units, fixed a down converter, and realigned the antenna.  AK3 then returned to sending pass solution data. 


Topic:  SARSAT Alaska 3 Low Earth Orbit (LEOGround Station Offline


Date/Time Issued: October 30, 2024 2030Z


Product(s) or Data Impacted:  SARSAT alert data


Date/Time of Initial Impact:   September 20, 2024 2207Z


Date/Time of Expected End:  TBD


Length of Outage:  TBD


Details/Specifics of Change: The  Alaska 3  LEO Ground Station is not sending pass solution data. The LUT vendor powered antennas in order to clean up the water/condensation that has accumulated in the domes.


Impact: Minor - Dual satellite tracking capability lost. Distress alert detection/reporting timeliness affected.


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