Update #1 - Final Update: Alaska 2 LEO Ground Station returned to Normal Operations after the LUT was manually restarted. Five consecutive satellite passes to ensure location accuracy.

Topic: SARSATAlaska2 LEO Ground Station Offline

Date/Time Issued:October 4, 2018 0025Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT Alert Data

Date/Time of Initial Impact: October 3, 2018 1824Z

Date/Time of Expected End: October 3, 2018 2007Z

Length of Outage: 1 hour and 43 mins

Details/Specifics of Change:Alaska 2 LEO Ground Station inFairbanks, AKis offline.Alaska 2 has sustained two consecutive missed passes. The maintenance contractor has been notified and is working on a solution.

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

Contact Information for Further Information:USMCC Operationsusmcc@noaa.govat301-817-4576