Status Alert: GOES-19 Satellite Transition to Safe Hold

Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) Page Timestamp: Thursday, July 07, 2026, 02:05:00 UTC URL: https://services.swpc.noaa.gov

🛰️ Satellite Status Update

Official Notice: The GOES-19 weather satellite has officially entered Safe Hold mode.

Published: Thursday, July 16, 2026, 01:59 UTC

~~Normal Operations~~ $\rightarrow$ Safe Hold Mode

Operational Workflow

🌌 Current Space Weather Conditions

The following data represents the observed maximums and current levels based on the NOAA Space Weather Scales.

Observed Maximums (24-Hour)

Scale	Observed Max	Status
R (Radio)	No data	$\text{N/A}$
S (Solar)	No data	$\text{N/A}$
G (Geomagnetic)	No data	$\text{N/A}$

Current NOAA Scale Levels

Level	R1-R2	R3-R5	S1+	G
Status	$\checkmark$	$\times$	$\times$	No data

Current Rating: $R_1$ (Minor)

⚠️ Radio Blackout Impacts

The current $R_1$ event is causing the following disruptions:

HF Radio Communication:
- Sunlit side: Weak or minor degradation.
- Connectivity: Occasional loss of radio contact.
Navigation:
- Low-frequency signals are experiencing brief intervals of degradation.

🛠️ Next Steps & Monitoring

To track the recovery of GOES-19, please monitor the following:

Visit the Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO) home page.
Check for updated telemetry and status reports.

Official Update Link:

https://www.ospo.noaa.gov/

For more detailed information regarding the NOAA Space Weather Scales, please refer to the SWPC documentation.