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 220E
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: Pollmann
First Name: Steve
Title: RF Engineer
Phone Number: 310-363-6591 or 6119

Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
STA is necessary to authorize telemetry and video transmissions for the Falcon 9 Launch Vehicle, in connection with the next International Space Station (ISS) Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) mission for NASA, currently scheduled for launch no ealier than (NET) 09 October 2012 from Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral AFS, Florida. This application covers transmissions from the Launch Vehicle sub-orbtial First Stage as well as its orbital Second Stage, both during flight and during pre-flight checkout.

Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:  Falcon 9 will be carrying a spacecraft with food and other supplies to the International Space Station. The purpose of the operation is to launch a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle from Cape Canaveral, carrying a spacecraft with food and other supplies for the International Space Station. The launch vehicle will also carry an Orbcomm OG2 prototype, as a secondary payload.

Information
Callsign: WF9XYD
Class of Station: MO
Nature of Service: Experimental

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 09/15/2012
Operation End Date: 03/15/2013

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, Inc. QSX-VSR-110-20S 4 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: 2012-08-31 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Cape Canaveral AFS Florida North  28  34  West  80  34  Launch Vehicle First Stage, CCAFS and downrange until ocean impact
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?   Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:   54.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   10.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   10.00
(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: Rocket (when vertical at Launch Complex) is approximately 54 meters tall. CCAFS Skid Strip is approximately 10 km from the Launch Complex. No aircraft landing at CCAFS Skid Strip during launch activities. Regardless, RF coordination through Eastern Range Frequency Coordinator.
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2221.50000000- MHz MO 20.000000 W 26.000000 W M 0.00200000 % 3M66F1D 2.24 Mbps
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2273.50000000- MHz MO 20.000000 W 14.000000 W M 0.00200000 % 3M27F1D 2.24 Mbps
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Cape Canaveral AFS Florida North  28  34  West  80  34  Launh Vehicle Second Stage at CCAFS, downrange and on-orbit
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?   Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:   54.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   10.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   10.00
(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: Rocket (when vertical at Launch Complex) is approximately 54 meters tall. CCAFS Skid Strip is approximately 10 km from Launch Complex. No aircraft landing at CCAFS Skid Strip during launch activities. Regardless, RF coordination through Eastern Range Frequency Coordinator.
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2213.50000000- MHz MO 20.000000 W 10.000000 W M 0.00200000 % 3M66F1C 2.24Mbps
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2251.50000000- MHz MO 20.000000 W 9.000000 W M 0.00200000 % 3M27F1D 2.24 Mbps
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 5765.00000000- MHz MO 534.000000 W 193.000000 W P 2M00LXN 3000 pps