Goes-19 weather satellite enters Safe Hold mode

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NOAA's GOES-19 weather satellite has entered a safe hold mode, as reported by the Space Weather Prediction Center.

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Navigation:Low\-frequency navigation signals degraded for brief intervals\. [More about the NOAA Space Weather Scales](https://www.spaceweather.gov/noaa-scales-explanation) ![GOES-19 Safe Hold](https://www.spaceweather.gov/sites/default/files/styles/pad_sides_large/public/top_news/GOES19_Safe_Hold_0.jpg?itok=OT0gca0z) GOES\-19 Safe Hold published: Thursday, July 16, 2026 01:59 UTC Updates can be found at the Office of Satellite and Product Operations home page at[https://www\.ospo\.noaa\.gov/](https://www.ospo.noaa.gov/)as they become available\.

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