The Tulancingo Ground Station in Mexico saw a nearby substation disabled after a recent lightning strike.

The accident took place on October 6 and affected the facility to such an extent that it has been forced to operate with limited power through emergency generators ever since.

Repairs are not due to be completed until the end of November.

A 'night of the stars' event was canceled over the weekend due to the ongoing power issues and won't be held again until next year.

Located in Hidalgo near the center of Tulancingo de Bravo, the Tulancingo Ground Station was founded in 1968 and inaugurated shortly before the Mexico Olympic Games. It was the first satellite station in the country.

The Mexican government's three satellites, Mexsat-1, Mexsat-2, and Mexsat-3, are operated by the Ministry of Communications and Transportation.