FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:  Rocket Lab USA, Inc.

Address
Attention: Esther Gaillot
Street Address: 3881 McGowen Street
P.O. Box:
City: Long Beach
State: CA
Zip Code: 90808
Country:
E-Mail Address: rflicensing@rocketlab.co.nz

Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:  
Last Name: Gaillot
First Name: Esther
Title: Regulatory Compliance Engineer
Phone Number: +64 (0)212756908

Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. seeks authority to support communications associated with testing, operation, and mission assurance of the companys Electron launch vehicle scheduled for launch in November 2024 from the Wallops Island Flight Facility in Accomack County, Virginia, previously authorized by the FCC through STA File Number 1613-EX-ST-2024.

Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:  Rocket Lab USA, Inc.s Electron launch vehicle will support a brief period of suborbital operations over the Atlantic Ocean for a single payload.

Information
Callsign: WY9XHA
Class of Station: MO
Nature of Service: Experimental

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 11/18/2024
Operation End Date: 05/16/2025

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
Emhiser ETSIZ3EBD50241A 2 No
Quasonix QSX-VAR2-1100-1 2 No
Haigh-Farr OS-HAI01-13895 4 No
Haigh-Farr OS-HAI01-17560 4 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): Esther Gaillot
Title of Applicant (if any): Regulatory Compliance Engineer
Date: 2024-10-30 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Wallops Island Virginia North  37  50  0 West  75  29  18 Wallops Island, VA Stage 2 ca. 196.5 deg azimuth from true N 10.00
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:   20.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   5.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   0.70
(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 antenna is aboard the launch vehicle. There are no natural formations of existing man-made structures which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft. Operations will be conducted in accordance with the conditions and limitations described in Appendix 1.
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2270.00000000-2275.00000000 MHz MO 1.580000 W 4.830000 W P 0.00200000 % 5M00G1D SOQPSK-TG
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Wallops Island Virginia North  37  50  0 West  75  29  18 Wallops Island, VA Stage 2 ca. 286.5 deg azimuth from true N 10.00
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:   20.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   5.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   0.70
(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 antenna is aboard the launch vehicle. There are no natural formations of existing man-made structures which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft. Operations will be conducted in accordance with the conditions and limitations described in Appendix 1.
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2285.00000000-2290.00000000 MHz MO 1.580000 W 4.830000 W P 0.00200000 % 5M00G1D SOQPSK-TG
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Wallops Island Virginia North  37  50  0 West  75  29  18 Wallops Island, VA Stage 3 ca. 359 deg azimuth from true N 10.00
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:   20.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   5.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   0.70
(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 antenna is aboard the launch vehicle. There are no natural formations of existing man-made structures which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft. Operations will be conducted in accordance with the conditions and limitations described in Appendix 1.
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2270.00000000-2275.00000000 MHz MO 3.310000 W 7.700000 W P 0.00200000 % 5M00G1D SOQPSK-TG
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Wallops Island Virginia North  37  50  0 West  75  29  18 Wallops Island, VA Payload ca. 286.5 deg azimuth from true N 10.00
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:   20.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   5.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   0.70
(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 antenna is aboard the payload. There are no natural formations of existing man-made structures which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft. Operations will be conducted in accordance with the conditions and limitations described in Appendix 1.
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2264.85000000-2265.15000000 MHz MO 1.000000 W 2.100000 W P 0.00200000 % 300KG1D SOQPSK-TG