Update #1 Final Update: The LUT vendor has restored Maryland 2 (MD2) functionality.   .

Topic: SARSAT Maryland 2 (MD2) GEO Ground Station Offline 

Date/Time Issued:  October 13, 2025 0705Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted:  SARSAT alert data

Date/Time of Initial Impact:  October 13, 2025, 0444Z

Date/Time of Expected End:  October 13, 2025, 0625Z

Length of Outage:  1 Hour and 41 Minutes

Details/Specifics of Change:  Maryland 2 (MD2) GEO Ground Station in Suitland, MD 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

Web Site(s) for applicable information: N/A

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