Update #1- Final Update: The vendor reported the AK4 ground station has returned to normal.
Topic: SARSAT Alaska 4 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Station Offline
Date/Time Issued: January 10, 2024 1516Z
Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT alert data
Date/Time of Initial Impact: January 6, 2024 0040Z
Date/Time of Expected End: January 10, 2024 1405 UTC
Length of Outage: 4 Days, 13 Hours, 25 Minutes
Details/Specifics of Change: The Alaska 4 LEO Ground Station is not sending the expected pass solution data. The Lut Vendor is investigating.
Impact: Minor - Dual satellite tracking capability lost. Distress alert detection/reporting timeliness affected.
Contact Information for Further Information: USMCC Operations usmcc@noaa.gov at 301-817-4576
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