Update #1 Final Update:  The LUT vendor reset the LEO FTP services, causing the ground station to return to normal operations. The vendor will continue to investigate the underlying cause.

 

Topic:  SARSAT Alaska 4 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Station Offline


Date/Time Issued:  May 08, 2025 1844Z


Product(s) or Data Impacted:  SARSAT alert data


Date/Time of Initial Impact:   May 07, 2025 1911Z


Date/Time of Expected End:  May 08, 2025 0932Z


Length of Outage:  14 hours and 21 minutes


Details/Specifics of Change:   Alaska 4  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.


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


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