Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Rocket Lab USA, Inc.
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
David
Last Name:
Woodgate
Phone Number:
+64 (0) 272 945 095
Title:
Senior RF Engineer - Radio Systems and Licensing
Special Temporary Authority application - Certification
Applicant 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.
Date:
2020-01-17 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
David Woodgate
Title of Applicant (if any):
Senior RF Engineer - Radio Systems and Licensing
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
An STA is necessary to authorize Electron launch vehicle communications when launching and testing from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2, Wallops Island, Virginia.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Class of Station:
FX MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Rocket Lab USA, Inc.’s Electron Launch Vehicle delivers small satellites into low earth orbit. The application is intended to authorize radio frequency communications for a single launch of the Electron launch vehicle as described in the explanatory narrative attached.
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Zodiac Aerospace
Equipment 1 Model Number
DTRDM
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
Rocket Lab Limited
Equipment 2 Model Number
Electron
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 3 Experimental
No
Equipment 3 Manufacturer
Satlab
Equipment 3 Model Number
SRS-3
Equipment 3 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 4 Experimental
No
Equipment 4 Manufacturer
GomSpace
Equipment 4 Model Number
AX100
Equipment 4 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Electron Launch Vehicle delivers small satellites into low earth orbit. The application is intended to authorize radio frequency communications for a single launch of the Electron launch vehicle as described in the explanatory narrative attached.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation