FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:  United Launch Alliance, LLC

Address
Attention: Rachel Vaden
Street Address: 9501 E Panorama Circle
P.O. Box:
City: Centennial
State: CO
Zip Code: 80112
Country:
E-Mail Address: rachel.l.vaden@ulalaunch.com

Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:  
Last Name: Vaden
First Name: Rachel
Title: Paralegal & Assistant Corporate Secretary
Phone Number: 7208548198

Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary: PTT2 and FRF (Full Stack Booster and Centaur Pathfinder Tanking Test with a Flight Readiness Firing) This STA is being sought for the Vulcan Centaur Pathfinder Cryogenic Fuel Tanking Test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 41. This test is part of certifying that the new Vulcan rocket can execute prelaunch countdown operations including fueling the vehicle, but will not result in an actual launch of the vehicle. As part of this test the Booster and Centaur RF Transmitter systems will be activated and verified compatible with the local Eastern Test Range ground station TEL-4. This test is manifested for an earliest Initial Test Capability of January 2023. Open RF transmissions would begin as early as January 1, 2023 and would be executed intermittently during the duration of the testing which has current test windows through the 2nd quarter of 2023. These test windows are highly volatile and dependent on multiple launch schedules at the site but testing will occur within 6 months of the requested test start. Cert-1 Launch (Astrobotic Peregrine with Kuiper Rideshare) This STA is being sought for the Vulcan Centaur Certification-1 launch at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 41. This launch is part of certifying that the new Vulcan rocket can execute a successful mission while also delivering the Astrobotic Peregrine lunar lander as well as a pair of Kuiper test satellites. During this launch, the vehicle will be using our standard S-Band telemetry transmitter and our standard S-Band GPS transmitter. There will also be two additional S-Band links on the Booster. The launch is currently planned for February 25, 2023. Start of launch vehicle testing, which includes open loop RF transmissions, is scheduled to begin 1/31/2023. The nominal mission profile has the Centaur ending in a hyperbolic disposal orbit, after placing the Peregrine lander in a Translunar Injection Orbit.

Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:  Launch vehicle communications for certifying Vulcan Centaur for future commercial space launch missions from Space Launch Complex 41 (LC-41) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.

Information
Callsign: WU9XPX
Class of Station: FX
Nature of Service: Experimental

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 01/01/2023
Operation End Date: 07/01/2023

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
Microwave Innovations TTS-1225 1 Yes
L3 Communications T-740U 1 Yes
L3 Communications GTX 1 Yes
Microwave Innovations TTS-1225 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): Rachel Vaden
Title of Applicant (if any): Paralegal and Assistant Corporate Secretary
Date: 2022-11-15 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Cape Canaveral Florida North  28  29  19 West  80  34  22
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:   41.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   7.00
(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: Nearest air field is CCSFS Skid Strip, all test activity coordinated with Air Force.
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2211.00000000- MHz FX 44.000000 W 60.900000 W P 0.00170000 % 3M00G7D QPSK
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2211.00000000- MHz FX 53.500000 W 152.500000 W P 0.00170000 % 11M5G7D QPSK
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2211.00000000- MHz FX 53.500000 W 152.500000 W P 0.00170000 % 3M60G1D BPSK
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2255.50000000- MHz FX 16.000000 W 14.800000 W P 0.00200000 % 5M00G7D SOQPSK
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2272.50000000- MHz FX 16.000000 W 14.800000 W P 0.00200000 % 5M00G7D SOQPSK
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2287.50000000- MHz FX 10.000000 W 5.200000 W P 0.00200000 % 323KG1D BPSK