FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:  Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX)

Address
Attention: Christopher Wilkins
Street Address: 1 Rocket Road
P.O. Box:
City: Hawthorne
State: CA
Zip Code: 90250
Country:
E-Mail Address: cwilkins@spacex.com

Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:  
Last Name: Wilkins
First Name: Christopher
Title: Engineer
Phone Number: 2026492729

Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This STA uses information from previous application 0028-EX-ST-2019, and covers three experimental first-stage recovery operations following a Falcon Heavy launch from Cape Canaveral. This request for authority is limited to two functions: 1) pre-launch checkout test of the TC uplink from an onshore station at CCAFS (less than five minutes in duration) 2) experimental uplink testing from the an onshore station at CCAFS during first-stage descent (less than five minutes in duration) Both operations are pre-coordinated with the launch Range. Launch vehicle flight communications for this mission are covered by a separate STA.

Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:  Experimental first-stage recovery operations for launch vehicle.

Information
Callsign: WJ9XFQ
Class of Station: FX MO
Nature of Service: Experimental

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 05/27/2019
Operation End Date: 11/27/2019

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
Myers UL-235A-498 2 No
Orbital Systems FTSS-XX-CB-01 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): Christopher C. Wilkins
Title of Applicant (if any):
Date: 2019-03-27 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Cape Canaveral AFS Florida North  28  29  10 West  80  32  49
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:   102.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   108.30
(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:   7.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   6.40
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   2.96
(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: Nearest aircraft landing area is CCAFS Skid Strip. All operations will be pre-coordinated with CCAFS. The antenna will be pointed directly at the landing pad. Heading is 108.3 degrees.
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
Modified 2090.00000000- MHz FX 0.600000 W 3.000000 W P 0.00025000 % 800KG1D 600 kbps

City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Cape Canaveral Florida North  28  32  37 West  80  35  24
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:   1.29
(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:   9.10
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   3.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   7.60
(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: Launch tower, lightning towers, and water tower are all collocated at launch pad. Antenna is pointed directly at vehicle during final descent to landing pad LZ-1 (with an azimuth of 145). The nearest airstrip is the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Skid Strip. All operations will be pre-coordinated with the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2090.00000000- MHz FX 3.000000 W 5400.000000 W P 0.00022500 % 800KG1D 600 kbps

City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
North  28  29  9 West  80  13  49 BOAT, within 10 nautical miles 18.52
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 MO N/A 3.000000 W P 800KG1D 600 kbps

City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
North  28  29  9 West  80  13  49 Autonomous Drone Ship, within 10 nautical miles 18.52
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 MO N/A 3.000000 W P 800KG1D 600 kbps