FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

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

Address
Attention: David J. Den Herder, SpaceX DC Office
Street Address: 1030 15th Street, NW, Suite 220 E
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: Sr Counsel
Phone Number: 202-649-2705

Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Experimental first-stage recovery operation, following launch from Vandenberg AFB. This STA request is similar to 0040-EX-ST-2015, which covered similar operations out of Cape Canaveral, earlier this year. This request is limited to the TC uplink, transmitting either from an offshore boat/barge or an onshore station at VAFB. The link will also be checked-out prior to launch, at SLC-4E. Launch vehicle flight communications for this mission are covered by a separate RFA. The current launch planning date is NET 08 AUG 2015. The requested expiration date is 6 months following the grant date or upon completion of the experimental recovery operation, whichever occurs first.

Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:  Experimental first-stage recovery operation. Transmitters will be located either on Vandenberg AFB, or offshore downrange of SLC-4E.

Information
Callsign: WI9XTI
Class of Station: FX MO
Nature of Service: Experimental

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 07/15/2015
Operation End Date: 12/31/2015

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 00049253-XXX 3 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: 2015-06-15 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Vandenberg AFB California North  34  37  59 West  120  36  55
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:   10.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   100.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   11.00
(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: Airfield is on the northern end of Vandenberg AFB. SpaceX will coordinate with the Air Force in advance.
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
Modified 2090.00000000- MHz FX N/A 61.000000 W P 800KG1D 0decimal6 Mbps

City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
North  34  16  59 West  121  4  34 BOAT, within 10 nautical miles 18.52
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 2090.00000000- MHz MO N/A 61.000000 W P 800KG1D 0decimal6 Mbps

City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
North  34  16  59 West  121  4  34 BARGE, within 10 nautical miles 18.52
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 2090.00000000- MHz MO N/A 1.000000 W P 800KG1D 0decimal6 Mbps