OET Special Temporary Authority Report

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX)

Address

Attention:	David J. Den Herder, SpaceX DC Office
Street Address:	1030 15th Street, NW, Suite 220 E
P.O. Box:
City:	Washington
State:	DC
Zip Code:	20005
Country:
E-Mail Address:	david.denherder@spacex.com

Best Contact

Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:
Last Name: Den Herder
First Name: David
Title: Sr Counsel
Phone Number: 202-649-2705

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Experimental ocean recovery operation downrange of Cape Canaveral, following DoD-authorized launch. This STA request is limited to the TC uplink, transmitting from the commercial boat/barge. The link will also be checked-out prior to launch, at Complex 40, Cape Canaveral AFS. Launch vehicle flight communications for this mission are covered by a separate RFA. The current launch planning date is NET 29 JAN 2015. The requested expiration date is 6 months following the grant date or upon completion of the experimental recovery operation, whichever occurs first.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

Experimental ocean recovery operation. Transmitters are located on boat/barge downrange of Cape Canaveral, and at Complex 40, CCAFS.

Information

Callsign:	WI9XFN
Class of Station:	FX MO
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	01/25/2015
Operation End Date:	06/25/2015

Manufacturer

Manufacturer	Model Number	No. Of Units	Experimental
List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state) if additional rows are required, please submit equipment list as an exhibit:
Quasonix	00049253-XXX	3	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):	David J. Den Herder
Title of Applicant (if any):	Sr Cousnel, SpaceX
Date:	2015-01-13 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Cape Canaveral AFS	Florida	North 28 33 42	West 80 34 38

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? 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	2090.00000000- MHz	FX	N/A 1.000000 W	P		800KG1D	0decimal6 Mbps

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
			North 31 6 10	West 74 33 38	BOAT, within 20 nautical miles	38.00

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	2090.00000000- MHz	MO	N/A 61.000000 W	P		800KG1D	0decimal6 Mbps

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
			North 31 6 10	West 74 33 38	BARGE, within 20 nautical miles	38.00

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	2090.00000000- MHz	MO	N/A 1.000000 W	P		800KG1D	0decimal6 Mbps