Update #1 (Final Update): Shortly after the initial anomaly report was opened, the Guam 2 LEO Ground Station returned to normal operations without intervention. GU2 is sending data consistently, and we will continue to monitor the LUT.


Topic:  SARSAT Guam 2 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Station Offline


Date/Time Issued:  September 16, 2021 1128Z


Product(s) or Data Impacted:  SARSAT alert data


Date/Time of Initial Impact: September 15, 2021 2143Z


Date/Time of Expected End:  September 16, 2021 0123Z


Length of Outage:  3 hours, 40 minutes


Details/Specifics of Change:  The Guam 2 LEO Ground Station in Andersen Air Force Base, Guam is not sending pass solution data. The LUT Vendor is investigating.


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


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