FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:  Space Exploration Technologies Corp.

Address
Attention: David J. Den Herder
Street Address: 1030 15th Street, NW, Sute 220E
P.O. Box:
City: Washington
State: DC
Zip Code: 20009
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: Sr Counsel
Phone Number: 202-649-2705

Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Dragon capsule telemetry, tracking, and command, for the upcoming SpX-7 mission to the International Space Station. This application uses information from the previous Dragon capsule STA grant for the SpX-6 mission, which is currently on orbit. The launch planning date for the upcoming SpX-7 mission is NET 19 JUN 2015. The launch site for the capsule is Complex 40, Cape Canaveral AFS. The launch and reentry licensing authority is FAA/AST.

Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:  Capsule communications for SpX-7 mission. ISS commercial re-supply run for NASA customer.

Information
Callsign: WF9XGI
Class of Station: FX MO
Nature of Service: Experimental

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 06/08/2015
Operation End Date: 11/01/2015

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 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): Sr Cousnel, SpaceX
Date: 2015-05-06 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Cape Canaveral AFS Florida North  28  33  42 West  80  34  38 Space: Dragon S-Band Directional Array
Datum:  NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?   Yes
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:   48.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   10.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   9.00
(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: Nearest air field is CCAFS Skid Strip. Air Force controls air traffic into CCAFS. All launch and test activity also coordinated with Air Force.
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2216.00000000- MHz MO 20.000000 W 167.000000 W M 546KG1D 350 Kbps
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Cape Canaveral AFS Florida North  28  33  42 West  80  34  38 Space: Dragon S-Band Omni
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:   48.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   10.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   9.00
(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: Nearest air field is CCAFS Skid Strip. Air Force controls air traffic into CCAFS. All launch and test activity also coordinated with Air Force.
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2205.50000000- MHz MO 20.000000 W 30.000000 W P 567KF1D 350 Kbps
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2205.50000000- MHz MO 20.000000 W 30.000000 W P 2M45F1D 1515 Kbps
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2216.00000000- MHz MO 20.000000 W 33.000000 W P 12K4G1D 8 Kbps
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Cape Canaveral AFS Florida North  28  33  42 West  80  34  38 Space: Dragon CUCU Patch Hemispherical
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:   48.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   10.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   9.00
(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: Nearest air field is CCAFS Skid Strip. Air Force controls air traffic into CCAFS. All launch and test activity also coordinated with Air Force.
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 400.50000000- MHz MO 1.500000 W 2.500000 W P 338KG1D 153decimal6 kbps
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Kennedy Space Center Florida North  28  37  25 West  80  41  11
Datum:  NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?   Yes
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: 000
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2040.56750000- MHz FX 100.000000 W N/A M 5K40G2D
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Truth or Consequence New Mexico North  32  59  13 West  106  58  37
Datum:  NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?   Yes
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 2040.56750000- MHz FX 50.000000 W 6100.000000 W M 5K40G2D