Update #1 Final Update:  There were issues with both the elevation and the azimuth axis. The LUT Vendor had to replace encoders and motors on both axes. In addition, needed to replace the azimuth gear assembly in order to resolve issues with the antenna. 


Topic:  SARSAT Guam 3 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Station Offline


Date/Time Issued: November 20, 2024 1454Z


Product(s) or Data Impacted:  SARSAT alert data


Date/Time of Initial Impact:   October 19 , 2024 0111Z


Date/Time of Expected End:  November 19, 2024 1038Z


Length of Outage:  31 Days, 9 hours and 27 minutes 


Details/Specifics of Change:  The Guam 3 LEO Ground Station is not receiving pass solution data. The LUT vendor was notified.


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




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