FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

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

Address
Attention: Brandi Sippel, SpaceX
Street Address: 1 Rocket Road
P.O. Box:
City: Hawthorne
State: CA
Zip Code: 90250
Country:
E-Mail Address: brandi.sippel@spacex.com

Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:  
Last Name: Sippel
First Name: Brandi
Title: Mission Manager
Phone Number: 310-263-3317

Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This STA uses information from previous application 1121-EX-ST-2016. This STA covers the experimental first-stage recovery operation, following a Falcon 9 launch (F9-30) from Vandenberg AFB. This request is limited to the TC uplink, transmitting from an offshore boat/autonomous drone ship and/or onshore station at Vandenberg AFB. This includes pre-launch check-out operations at San Pedro Port and/or CCAFS as pre-coordinated with the launch Range. Launch vehicle flight communications for this mission are covered by a separate STA. The current launch planning date is NET 9/1/2016. 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. Transmitting stations located on Port San Pedro, Vandenberg AFB and offshore.

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

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 09/01/2016
Operation End Date: 03/01/2017

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 2 No
Myers UL-235A-498 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): Brandi Sippel
Title of Applicant (if any): Mission Manager
Date: 2016-08-02 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Vandenberg AFB California North  34  37  58 West  120  36  55 5.00
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:   102.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   108.30
(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:   7.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   120.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   14.30
(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 aircraft landing area is Lompoc Airport. All operations will be pre-coordinated with Vandenberg AFB. The antenna will be pointed directly at the landing pad (SLC-4W). Heading is 108 degrees.
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
Modified 2090.00000000- MHz FX N/A 6.000000 W P 0.00025000 % 800KG1D 0decimal6 Mbps
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
North  28  8  52 West  73  49  48 BOAT, within 10 nautical miles 18.52
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:   102.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   360.00
(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:   4.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   2.00
(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: Antenna will be mounted on the top of the boat's wheel house, ~4m above the deck.
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2090.00000000- MHz MO N/A 6.000000 W P 0.00025000 % 800KG1D 0decimal6 Mbps
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
North  31  17  45 West  120  30  46 Autonomous Drone Ship, within 10 nautical miles 18.52
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:   102.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   360.00
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:   90.00
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:   3.30
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   2.00
(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: Antenna is mounted on a 3.3m seavan, 3.3 meters above the deck. Orientation in horizontal plane: 0-360 Orientation in vertical plane: Zenith
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 0.00025000 % 800KG1D 0decimal6 Mbps
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Vandenberg AFB California North  34  43  9 West  120  31  52 5.00
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:   1.29
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   360.00
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:   90.00
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:   13.30
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   140.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   3.30
(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: Antenna is on a 9.1 meter tower and is enclosed in a 5.5 meter radome which is attached to the tower. The antenna has a 5 degree transmitter elevation mask in all directions with the exception of SpaceX launch pad SLC-4E and landing site SLC-4W (0 degree elevation mask). Orientation in horizontal plane: 0-360 Orientation in vertical plane: 0-90 Nearest landing strip is Vandenberg AFB. All emissions will be coordinated with Vandenberg range.
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2090.00000000- MHz FX 10.000000 W 6.100000 kW P 0.00025000 % 810KG1D 0.6 Mbps
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
California North  33  43  17 West  118  16  29 Autonomous Drone Ship, port testing 10.00
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:   102.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   360.00
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:   90.00
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:   3.30
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   2.00
(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: Antenna is mounted on a 3.3 meter seavan (3.3 meters above the deck). Orientation in horizontal plane: 0-360 deg Orientation in vertical plane: Fixed - zenith
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 0.00025000 % 800KG1D 0decimal6 Mbps
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
North  28  8  52 West  73  49  48 BOAT, port testing 18.52
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:   102.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   360.00
(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:   4.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   2.00
(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: Antenna will be mounted on the top of the boat's wheel house, ~4m above the deck.
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2090.00000000- MHz MO N/A 6.000000 W P 0.00025000 % 800KG1D 0decimal6 Mbps