FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY
Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Galactic Enterprises, LLC
Address
Attention:
Greg Fredenburg
Street Address:
166 South Roadrunner Parkway, Suite 1C
P.O. Box:
City:
Las Cruces
State:
NM
Zip Code:
88011
Country:
E-Mail Address:
Greg.fredenburg@virgingalactic.com
Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:
Last Name:
Fredenburg
First Name:
Greg
Title:
Head of Regulatory Compliance
Phone Number:
661-221-1805
Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Pursuant to section 5.61, Galactic Enterprises requests special temporary authority for 6 months, commencing 10 days after filing, to conduct periodic testing up to a maximum operational altitude of 350,000 feet. This temporary authority is meant to cover operations while a modification to its experimental modification is pending. The modification will update the maximum operational altitude, remedying an oversight in the original application. See ELS File No. 0039-EX-CM-2021. For convenience, Galactic Enterprises attaches the pre-coordination AFTRCC exhibit here. Galactic Enterprises operations will otherwise conform with the technical parameters of its experimental authorization incorporated herein by reference. See ELS File No. 0745-Ex-CN-2020.
Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
See explanation above.
Information
Callsign:
Class of Station:
FX MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
05/14/2021
Operation End Date:
11/14/2021
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
Quasonix
QSX-VLR2-1110-1
2
No
Garmin
GNS530W
1
No
L-3 Communications
ADR-7050
4
No
Quasonix
QSX-VQR2-1110-1
1
No
Quasonix
QSX-VQR2-1110-1
1
No
Trig Avionics
TY92 Radio
2
No
Becker
TG660-50
3
No
Becker
TG480-50
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):
Greg Fredenburg
Title of Applicant (if any):
Head of Regulatory Compliance
Date:
2021-05-04 00:00:00.0
Station Location
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Truth or Consequence
New Mexico
North 32 59 14
West 106 58 37
Spaceport America, Truth or Consequence, NM
185.00
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?
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
123.27500000- MHz
MO
16.000000 W 16.000000 W
P
25K0A3E
Amplitude
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
123.45000000- MHz
MO
16.000000 W 16.000000 W
P
25K0A3E
Amplitude
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
123.52500000- MHz
MO
16.000000 W 16.000000 W
P
25K0A3E
Amplitude
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Sierra County
New Mexico
North 32 59 14
West 106 58 37
Spaceport America, Sierra County, NM
185.00
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?
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
1445.50000000- MHz
MO
10.000000 W 10.000000 W
M
3M75G7D
SOQPSK-TG
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
1451.50000000- MHz
MO
10.000000 W 10.000000 W
M
3M75G7D
SOQPSK-TG
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
1462.50000000- MHz
MO
10.000000 W 10.000000 W
M
3M75G7D
SOQPSK-TG
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
1470.50000000- MHz
MO
10.000000 W 10.000000 W
M
3M75G7D
SOQPSK-TG
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
1480.50000000- MHz
MO
10.000000 W 10.000000 W
M
3M75G7D
SOQPSK-TG
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2360.00000000-2390.00000000 MHz
MO
20.000000 W 20.000000 W
M
15M6G7D
SOQPSK-TG
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Kern County
California
North 35 2 54
West 118 8 58
Mojave Airport, Kern County, CA
185.00
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?
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
123.22500000- MHz
MO
16.000000 W 16.000000 W
P
25K0A3E
Amplitude
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
123.37500000- MHz
MO
16.000000 W 16.000000 W
P
25K0A3E
Amplitude
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
123.45000000- MHz
MO
16.000000 W 16.000000 W
P
25K0A3E
Amplitude
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Kern County
California
North 35 2 54
West 118 8 58
Mojave Airport, Kern County, CA
185.00
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?
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
1445.50000000- MHz
MO
10.000000 W 10.000000 W
M
3M75G7D
SOQPSK-TG
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
1451.50000000- MHz
MO
10.000000 W 10.000000 W
M
3M75G7D
SOQPSK-TG
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
1462.50000000- MHz
MO
10.000000 W 10.000000 W
M
3M75G7D
SOQPSK-TG
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
1470.50000000- MHz
MO
10.000000 W 10.000000 W
M
3M75G7D
SOQPSK-TG
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
1480.50000000- MHz
MO
10.000000 W 10.000000 W
M
3M75G7D
SOQPSK-TG
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2360.00000000-2390.00000000 MHz
MO
10.000000 W 10.000000 W
M
15M6G7D
SOQPSK-TG
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Truth or Consequence
New Mexico
North 32 59 14
West 106 58 37
Spaceport America, Truth or Consequence, NM
185.00
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?
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
1445.50000000- MHz
MO
2.000000 W 2.000000 W
M
3M75G7D
SOQPSK-TG
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
1451.50000000- MHz
MO
2.000000 W 2.000000 W
M
3M75G7D
SOQPSK-TG
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
1462.50000000- MHz
MO
2.000000 W 2.000000 W
M
3M75G7D
SOQPSK-TG
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
1470.50000000- MHz
MO
2.000000 W 2.000000 W
M
3M75G7D
SOQPSK-TG
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
1480.50000000- MHz
MO
2.000000 W 2.000000 W
M
3M75G7D
SOQPSK-TG
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Truth or Consequence
New Mexico
North 32 59 14
West 106 58 37
Spaceport America, Truth or Consequence, NM
185.00
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?
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
1445.50000000- MHz
MO
8.000000 W 8.000000 W
M
3M75G7D
SOQPSK-TG
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
1451.50000000- MHz
MO
8.000000 W 8.000000 W
M
3M75G7D
SOQPSK-TG
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
1462.50000000- MHz
MO
8.000000 W 8.000000 W
M
3M75G7D
SOQPSK-TG
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
1470.50000000- MHz
MO
8.000000 W 8.000000 W
M
3M75G7D
SOQPSK-TG
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
1480.50000000- MHz
MO
8.000000 W 8.000000 W
M
3M75G7D
SOQPSK-TG
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Truth or Consequence
New Mexico
North 32 59 14
West 106 58 37
Spaceport America, Truth or Consequence, NM
185.00
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?
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
123.27500000- MHz
MO
16.000000 W 16.000000 W
P
25K0A3E
Amplitude
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
123.45000000- MHz
MO
16.000000 W 16.000000 W
P
25K0A3E
Amplitude
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
123.52500000- MHz
MO
16.000000 W 16.000000 W
P
25K0A3E
Amplitude
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Mojave
California
North 35 2 54
West 118 8 58
Mojave Air, CA
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
123.22500000- MHz
FX
50.000000 W 50.000000 W
P
25K0A3E
Amplitude
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
123.37500000- MHz
FX
50.000000 W 50.000000 W
P
25K0A3E
Amplitude
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
123.45000000- MHz
FX
50.000000 W 50.000000 W
P
25K0A3E
Amplitude
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Truth or Consequence
New Mexico
North 32 59 14
West 106 58 37
Spaceport America,Truth or Consequence, NM
185.00
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?
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
123.27500000- MHz
FX
50.000000 W 50.000000 W
P
25K0A3E
Amplitude
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
123.45000000- MHz
FX
50.000000 W 50.000000 W
P
25K0A3E
Amplitude
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
123.52500000- MHz
FX
50.000000 W 50.000000 W
P
25K0A3E
Amplitude