FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:  Universal Space Network

Address
Attention: Katelynne Pursel
Street Address: 417 Caredean Drive Suite A
P.O. Box:
City: Horsham
State: PA
Zip Code: 19044
Country:
E-Mail Address: kate.pursel@sscspace.com

Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:  
Last Name: Pursel
First Name: Katelynne
Title: Spectrum Coordinator
Phone Number: 2679626603

Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Universal Space Network doing business as SSC Space US seeks 180-day approval to perform launch and early orbit phase support for USGOVSAT-4A.

Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:  Universal Space Network doing business as SSC Space US seeks 180-day approval to perform launch and early orbit phase support for USGOVSAT-4A.

Information
Callsign: WU9XRI
Class of Station: FX
Nature of Service: Experimental

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 01/04/2023
Operation End Date: 07/03/2023

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
Datron 1453 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): Katelynne Pursel
Title of Applicant (if any): Systems Engineer
Date: 2022-12-14 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Naalehu Hawaii North  19  0  49 West  155  39  46
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:   0.77
(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:   383.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   81.75
(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: The ground station also includes an operational building which houses system electronics and data processing equipment.
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2078.78100000- MHz FX 200.000000 W 6309573.445000 W P 250KG2D BPSK
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2097.19800000- MHz FX 200.000000 W 6309573.445000 W P 250KG2D BPSK
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
North Pole Alaska North  64  48  15 West  147  30  0
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:   0.77
(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:   20.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   398.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   6.77
(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: The two shelters are Building 1 and Building 2. Building 1 houses the equipment for USAK01 and USAK02. Building 2 contains the baseband systems for USAK03, USAK04 and USAK05 and network equipment
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2078.78100000- MHz FX 200.000000 W 6309573.445000 W P 250KG2D BPSK
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2097.19800000- MHz FX 200.000000 W 6309573.445000 W P 250KG2D BPSK