Update #1: Jason-3 will be in safe mode till at least Monday August 31, 2026


Topic: Jason-3 Data Delay and possible Loss


Date/Time Issued: August 28, 2026 1427Z



Product(s) or Data Impacted: Jason-3 Data after rev 49645


Date/Time of Initial Impact:  August 26, 2026 1705Z

Date/Time of Expected End: TBD


Length of Event: TBD 


Details/Specifics: Due to a commanding issue, no mission data can be played down. Engineers are investigating. 


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