Update #1 (Final Update): After investigation, the maintenance vendor found no issues with the LUT. The Florida 3 ground station returned to normal operations with no intervention necessary.

Topic: SARSAT Florida 3 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Station Offline

Date/Time Issued: July 25, 2020 1302Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted:  SARSAT alert data

Date/Time of Initial Impact: July 25, 2020 1042Z

Date/Time of Expected End: July 25, 2020 1223Z

Length of Outage: 1 hour, 40 minutes

Details/Specifics of Change: The Florida 3 LEO Ground Station in Miami, FL has missed two consecutive passes. The maintenance vendor has been notified and is investigating the issue.

Impact: Minor-Dual satellite tracking capability lost. Distress alert detection/reporting may be delayed.

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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