Update #1- Final Update: The Alaska 4 LEO Ground Station returned to normal. 


Topic:  SARSAT Alaska 4 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Station Offline


Date/Time Issued:  February 16, 2024 1802Z


Product(s) or Data Impacted:  SARSAT alert data


Date/Time of Initial Impact:   January 18, 2024 1606Z


Date/Time of Expected End:  February 14, 2024 0139Z


Length of Outage:  26 Days, 9 Hours, 33 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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