FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:  Blue Origin Texas, LLC

Address
Attention: Justin Martin
Street Address: 35961 Hwy 54
P.O. Box:
City: Van Horn
State: TX
Zip Code: 79855
Country:
E-Mail Address: jmartin4@blueorigin.com

Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:  
Last Name: Martin
First Name: Justin
Title: FCC Operations Coordinator - New Shepard
Phone Number: 404-683-3932

Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Blue Origin has been using 2042 and 2069.1 MHz as uplink from our mobile ground station to our launch vehicle as part of ELS 0224-EX-CR-2022 for New Shepard reusable launch vehicle ground and launch operations for nearly two years. We requested a modification to 0224-EX-CR-2022 to increase the frequency bandwidth of some of the frequencies we use from our launch vehicle (for ground operations only) by +/- 1MHz, and we received the modification yesterday, 5/13/24, with 2069.1 MHz removed. We are less than a week from a planned launch operation, 5/19/24, and have no approved alternative frequency to enable our launch operation. We are requesting an expedited STA review to be allowed to use 2069.1 MHz and will include the possibility of using 2090 MHz for one mission (including preparations on the ground starting 5/17/24 through the launch itself) and will work with the FCC to determine a better frequency to use for our ELS license going forward.

Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:  This application is for one suborbital flight of the launch system, which includes a booster and a capsule. We have STAs in place for the downlink from the launch vehicle (space to ground), and this STA will simply cover our uplink from the mobile ground station to the booster (ground to space). It will also cover pre-flight ground operations necessary to prepare the vehicle and ground systems for flight. The uplink from the mobile ground station to the capsule is already covered by 0080-EX-CM-2024.

Information
Callsign: WJ2XEB
Class of Station: MO
Nature of Service: Experimental

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 05/17/2024
Operation End Date: 07/17/2024

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
Comtech DMD20 2 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): Justin Martin
Title of Applicant (if any): FCC Operations Coordinator - New Shepard
Date: 2024-05-14 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Van Horn Texas North  31  25  23 West  104  45  26 Van Horn, TX 40.00
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:   6.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   46.00
(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:  
(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 2069.10000000- MHz MO 1.000000 W 531.000000 W P 2M00D1D 16QAM
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2069.10000000- MHz MO 1.000000 W 531.000000 W P 4M00D1D 16QAM
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2090.00000000- MHz MO 1.000000 W 531.000000 W P 2M00D1D 16QAM
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2090.00000000- MHz MO 1.000000 W 531.000000 W P 4M00D1D 16QAM