Update #1 - Final Update: The vendor rebooted the front processor server. After the reboot Alaska 1 returned back to Normal Operations.


Topic:SARSATAlaska 1 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Station Offline

Date/Time Issued: June 1, 2018 0310Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT alert data

Date/Time of Initial Impact: June 1, 2018 0052Z

Date/Time of Expected End: June 1, 2018 0232Z

Length of Outage: 1 hour and 40 minutes

Details/Specifics of Change:Alaska1 LEO Ground Station in Fairbanks, AK has stopped receiving data. The LUT Vendor has been contacted to resolve this issue.

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.govat 301-817-4576

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


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