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:
To authorize Falcon launch vehicle communications for SpX-6 commercial re-supply run to ISS, from Complex 40, Cape Canaveral AFS. Includes first-stage sub-orbital flight, and second-stage orbital flight. Trajectory data TBP directly to NTIA, USAF, and NASA. Also includes experimental first-stage landing ops at sea, downrange of the launch site (uplink from boat/barge). Launch planning date is NET 08 APR 2015. Launch licensing authority is FAA/AST.
Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Launch vehicle communications. ISS commercial re-supply run, for NASA customer. SpX-6 mission.
Information
Callsign:
Class of Station:
FX MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
04/01/2015
Operation End Date:
10/01/2015
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
TBP
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):
David J. Den Herder
Title of Applicant (if any):
Sr Cousnel, SpaceX
Date:
2015-02-12 00:00:00.0
Station Location
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
North
West
Complex 40, Cape Canaveral AFS: Launch vehicle 1st stage, sub-orbital
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
2221.50000000- MHz
MO
20.000000 W 33.900000 W
P
3M27F1D
2decimal816Mbps
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2273.50000000- MHz
MO
20.000000 W 33.900000 W
P
3M27F1D
2decimal816Mbps
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
North
West
Launch vehicle 2nd stage, orbital
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
2213.50000000- MHz
MO
20.000000 W 32.400000 W
P
1M00F1D
0decimal896Mbps
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2213.50000000- MHz
MO
20.000000 W 32.400000 W
P
3M27F1D
2decimal816Mbps
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2251.50000000- MHz
MO
20.000000 W 33.900000 W
P
2M00F1D
1decimal728Mbps
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2251.50000000- MHz
MO
20.000000 W 33.900000 W
P
3M27F1D
2decimal816Mbps
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
5765.00000000- MHz
MO
N/A 193.000000 W
P
2M00LXN
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
North 30 49 54
West 78 6 29
BOAT, within 20 nautical miles
38.00
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
2090.00000000- MHz
MO
N/A 61.000000 W
P
800KG1D
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
North 30 49 54
West 78 6 29
BARGE, within 20 nautical miles
38.00
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
2090.00000000- MHz
MO
N/A 1.000000 W
P
800KG1D
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Cape Canaveral AFS
Florida
North 28 33 0
West 80 34 0
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