FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:  SES Space & Defense

Address
Attention: Nick Brown
Street Address: 11790 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 300
P.O. Box:
City: Reston
State: VA
Zip Code: 20191
Country:
E-Mail Address: nick.brown@ses-gs.com

Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:  
Last Name: Lewis
First Name: Will
Title: Outside Counsel
Phone Number: 2038568528

Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
SES Space & Defense seeks an extension of special temporary authority (STA) for 21 days starting March 30, 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter, to continue to test connectivity for the U.S. Army with a new electronically steered antenna (ESA) using the operational satellites of the OneWeb non-geostationary, fixed-satellite service (NGSO FSS) constellation.

Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:  Test connectivity with a new electronically steered antenna (ESA) using the operational satellites of the OneWeb non-geostationary, fixed-satellite service (NGSO FSS) constellation. SES SD seeks experimental authority to test and validate the performance characteristics of the ESA user terminals at the locations specified in this narrative. These over-the-air tests will be conducted using satellites in the authorized OneWeb NGSO FSS constellation for the purpose of demonstrating multiple functions of the antenna, including: (i) tracking and connectivity capabilities, (ii) handover between satellites; (iii) half-duplex operation and time synchronization; and (iv) throughput speed versus modulation. Completion of these tests will enable SES SD to optimize the experimental ESA, thereby benefiting its customers around the world.

Information
Callsign: WW9XLB
Class of Station: FX
Nature of Service: Experimental

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 03/30/2024
Operation End Date: 04/19/2024

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
Inster FoldSat 3 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): Nick Brown
Title of Applicant (if any): Principal Engineer
Date: 2024-03-28 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Fort Cavazos Texas North  31  8  6 West  97  46  32 13.00
Datum:  NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?   Yes
Exhibit submitted:   Yes
(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 14.20000000-14.50000000 GHz FX 0.000263 W 2786.000000 W 18M0G7W Adaptive Code Modulation
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 14.20000000-14.50000000 GHz FX 0.000263 W 2786.000000 W 2M00G7W Adaptive Code Modulation
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Fort Irwin California North  35  15  46 West  116  41  5 13.00
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:  
(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 14.20000000-14.50000000 GHz FX 0.000263 W 2786.000000 W 18M0G7W Adaptive Code Modulation
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 14.20000000-14.50000000 GHz FX 0.000263 W 2786.000000 W 2M00G7W Adaptive Code Modulation