FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:  Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX)

Address
Attention: David J. Den Herder
Street Address: 1030 15th Street, NW, Suite 450
P.O. Box:
City: Washington
State: DC
Zip Code: 20005
Country:
E-Mail Address: David.DenHerder@SpaceX.com

Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:  
Last Name: Den Herder
First Name: David
Title: Senior Counsel
Phone Number: 202-649-2705

Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This STA authorizes the use of telemetry, ranging and video transmitters for the second launch campaign of the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The vehicle will be launched for NASA from Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, under launch authorities granted by the U.S. Air Force and Federal Aviation Administration. Due to delays in Falcon 9 system development, active STA file number 0500-EX-ST-2009 will expire (on 08/01/2010) prior to the scheduled launch. Although NTIA spectrum support for this NASA-sponsored mission is currently pending, it is unlikely to be finalized before October 2010 (due to a backlog). The launch is scheduled to take place in August/Septemebr 2010. Accordingly, NASA has expressly requested that SpaceX pursue an STA extension. Because the Commission does not grant extensions for experimental STAs such as active file number 0500-EX-ST-2009, we are hereby requesting approval of a new STA, to cover the Falcon 9 vehicle for its upcoming August/September launch campaign.

Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:  SpaceX will utilize a telemetry and video transmitter. SpaceX will utilize a telemetry and video transmitter on both the first and second stages of the vehicle, plus a C-band ranging transmitter on the vehicles second stage. The first stage will begin transmitting 15 minutes prior to launch and remain active for 2.9 minutes after launch. The second stage will continue transmitting for up to 2 hours after launch.

Information
Callsign: WE9XLB
Class of Station: MO
Nature of Service: Experimental

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 08/01/2010
Operation End Date: 02/01/2011

Manufacturer
List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state) if additional rows are required, please submit equipment list as an exhibit:  
Manufacturer Model Number No. Of Units Experimental
Quasonix QSX-VSR-110-20S 1 No
Quasonix QSX-VSR-110-10S 1 No
Emhiser EVTC-09E1A103 2 No
Herley MD400C 1 No

Certification
Neither the applicant nor any other party to the application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits that includes FCC benefits pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. Section 862, because of a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. The applicant hereby waives any claim to the use of any particular frequency or electromagnetic spectrum as against the regulatory power of the United States because of the prvious use of the same, whether by license or otherwise, and requests authorization in accordance with this application. (See Section 304 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.) The applicant acknowledges that all statements made in this application and attached exhibits are considered material representations, and that all the exhibits part hereof and are incorporated herein as if set out in full in this application; undersigned certifies that all statements in this application are true, complete and correct to the best of his/her knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Applicant certifies that construction of the station would NOT be an action which is likely to have a significant environmental effect. See the Commission's Rules, 47 CFR1.1301-1.1319.
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form): David J. Den Herder
Title of Applicant (if any): Senior Counsel
Date: 2010-06-27 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Cape Canaveral Florida North  28  34  0 West  80  34  0 Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, First Stage Falcon 9, within 250 km 250.00
Datum:  NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?   No
Exhibit submitted:   No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:  
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:  
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:  
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?   No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:  
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:  
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:  
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2221.50000000- MHz MO 10.000000 W 10.000000 W M 0.00200000 % 3M35F1D 2.048
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2221.50000000- MHz MO 10.000000 W 10.000000 W M 0.00200000 % 1M61G1D 2.048
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2273.50000000- MHz MO 10.000000 W 10.000000 W M 0.00200000 % 9M80F3F 4.2
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Cape Canaveral Florida North      West      Second Stage Falcon 9 Booster
Datum:  NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?   No
Exhibit submitted:   No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:  
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:  
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:  
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?   No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:  
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:  
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:  
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
Modified 2213.50000000- MHz MO 20.000000 W 20.000000 W M 0.00200000 % 3M35F1D 2.064
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2213.50000000- MHz MO 20.000000 W 20.000000 W M 0.00200000 % 1M61G1D 2.048
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2251.50000000- MHz MO 10.000000 W 10.000000 W M 0.00200000 % 9M80F3F 4.2
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 5765.00000000- MHz MO 400.000000 W 8.000000 W M 12M0LXN 3000