FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY
Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX)
Address
Attention:
Kristi Key
Street Address:
1 Rocket Road
P.O. Box:
City:
Hawthorne
State:
CA
Zip Code:
90250
Country:
E-Mail Address:
kristina.key@spacex.com
Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:
Last Name:
Key
First Name:
Kristi
Title:
Ground Segment Administrator
Phone Number:
3104290093
Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This STA uses information from previous grant 0748-EX-ST-2021 and is necessary to authorize Starship test vehicle communications from the launch pad at Boca Chica TX, and the experimental recovery operation following the Starship test vehicle demo launch. Trajectory data will be provided directly to NTIA, USAF, and NASA. Launch licensing authority is FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation.
Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Experimental orbital demo and recovery test of the Starship test vehicle from Boca Chica TX.
Information
Callsign:
WP9XLD
Class of Station:
FX MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
12/20/2021
Operation End Date:
03/01/2022
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
SpaceX
01390883-503
11
Yes
Antenna.us
UL-235A-498
1
Yes
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):
Kristi Key
Title of Applicant (if any):
Ground Segment Administrator
Date:
2021-11-12 00:00:00.0
Station Location
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Boca Chica
Texas
North 25 59 50
West 97 9 25
Launch Vehicle Starship, Orbital
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:
110.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
1.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
26.00
(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:
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2211.00000000- MHz
MO
4.000000 W 10.840000 W
P
0.00022500 %
5M00G1D
11 mbps
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2211.00000000- MHz
MO
4.000000 W 10.840000 W
P
0.00022500 %
4M88G1D
6.25 mbps
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2211.00000000- MHz
MO
4.000000 W 10.840000 W
P
0.00022500 %
4M84F1D
4.167 mbps
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2247.50000000- MHz
MO
4.000000 W 10.840000 W
P
0.00022500 %
5M00G1D
11 mbps
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2247.50000000- MHz
MO
4.000000 W 10.840000 W
P
0.00022500 %
4M88G1D
6.25 mbps
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2247.50000000- MHz
MO
4.000000 W 10.840000 W
P
0.00022500 %
4M84F1D
4.167 mbps
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2272.50000000- MHz
MO
4.000000 W 10.840000 W
P
0.00022500 %
5M00G1D
11 mbps
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2272.50000000- MHz
MO
4.000000 W 10.840000 W
P
0.00022500 %
4M88G1D
6.25 mbps
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2272.50000000- MHz
MO
4.000000 W 10.840000 W
P
0.00022500 %
4M84F1D
4.167 mbps
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2287.50000000- MHz
MO
4.000000 W 10.840000 W
P
0.00022500 %
4M80G1D
0.010 mbps
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2287.50000000- MHz
MO
4.000000 W 10.840000 W
P
0.00022500 %
4M80G1D
0.032 mbps
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2287.50000000- MHz
MO
4.000000 W 10.840000 W
P
0.00022500 %
4M80G1D
0.256 mbps
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Boca Chica
Texas
North 25 59 52
West 97 9 26
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:
30.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
145.00
(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:
7.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
1.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
26.00
(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:
Antenna is pointed in the exact opposite direction of the nearest airport.
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2090.00000000- MHz
FX
0.600000 W 3.000000 W
P
0.00022500 %
800KG1D
600 kbps
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2093.00000000- MHz
FX
0.600000 W 3.000000 W
P
0.00022500 %
800KG1D
600 kbps
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Boca Chica
Texas
North 25 59 50
West 97 9 25
Boca Chica TX Orbital Pad; Launch Vehicle 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?
Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
85.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
1.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
26.00
(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:
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2364.50000000- MHz
MO
4.000000 W 10.840000 W
P
0.00022500 %
4M88G1D
6.25
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2364.50000000- MHz
MO
4.000000 W 10.840000 W
P
0.00022500 %
5M00G1D
11 mbps
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2364.50000000- MHz
MO
4.000000 W 10.840000 W
P
0.00022500 %
4M84F1D
4.167 mbps
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2370.50000000- MHz
MO
4.000000 W 10.840000 W
P
0.00022500 %
5M00G1D
11 mbps
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2370.50000000- MHz
MO
4.000000 W 10.840000 W
P
0.00022500 %
4M88G1D
6.25 mbps
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2370.50000000- MHz
MO
4.000000 W 10.840000 W
P
0.00022500 %
4M84F1D
4.167 mbps
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2382.50000000- MHz
MO
4.000000 W 10.840000 W
P
0.00022500 %
5M00G1D
11 mbps
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2382.50000000- MHz
MO
4.000000 W 10.840000 W
P
0.00022500 %
4M88G1D
6.25 mbps
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2382.50000000- MHz
MO
4.000000 W 10.840000 W
P
0.00022500 %
4M84F1D
4.167 mbps