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*TOPIC:*  SARSAT MARYLAND 1 (MD1) GEOSTATIONARY EARTH ORBIT (GEO) GROUND
STATION OFFLINE


*DATE/TIME ISSUED: * JULY 16, 2026, 0029Z


*PRODUCT(S) OR DATA IMPACTED:*  SARSAT ALERT DATA


*DATE/TIME OF INITIAL IMPACT:* JULY 15, 2026, 2100Z


*DATE/TIME OF EXPECTED END: * TBD


*LENGTH OF OUTAGE: * TBD


*DETAILS/SPECIFICS:  *  MARYLAND 1 (MD1) GEO GROUND STATION IN SUITLAND, MD
IS NOT RECEIVING PASS SOLUTION DATA. THE LUT VENDOR WAS NOTIFIED.

*IMPACT: *THERE IS NO IMPACT ON DISTRESS ALERT DETECTION/REPORTING
TIMELINES DUE TO THE REDUNDANCY OF THE SARSAT GEOLUT SYSTEM.


*CONTACT INFORMATION: *USMCC OPERATIONS USMCC@NOAA.GOV AT
301-817-4576



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