Update#2 Update to end time.
Update 1: Data recovery has begun on Jason 3 and will continue until all data is recovered. No further updates will be provided unless warranted. 
Topic: Jason-3 Data Delay


Date/Time Issued: September 3, 2026  2036Z


Product(s) or Data Impacted: Jason-3 Data 


Date/Time of Initial Impact:     September 3, 2026 16:44Z

Date/Time of Expected End:
  September 3, 2026 1839Z

Length of Event: 1 hour and 55 minutes

Details/Specifics of Change: The Jason 3 pass on Rev 49748 with aos 1644z at FCDAS has failed due to the inability to establish a lock with the spacecraft. Engineering has been notified and is investigating. Data recovery will be attempted during the next scheduled pass 1839z.  


This notification was sent to ESPC.Notification@noaa.gov mailing list. If you wish to unsubscribe or subscribe to this list, please contact ESPC Help-Desk at ESPCOperations@noaa.gov with your request. Please note: it may take up to two business days to process your request. For any additional information you can reach ESPC at 301-817-3880 (24x7)