Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
O3b Limited
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Will
Last Name:
Lewis
Phone Number:
7035897034
Title:
Senior Legal Counsel
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:
2019-04-19 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Will Lewis
Title of Applicant (if any):
Senior Legal Counsel
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
O3b Limited (O3b) is seeking an experimental special temporary authority to test and demonstrate the capabilities of a new class of satellite antenna, the GetSat Microsat terminal, which will eventually support communications on mobile platforms, including aeronautical services. The GetSat Microsat terminal has the potential to deliver high-throughput, low-latency satellite capacity to mobile platforms and is being developed to help enable critical applications for the U.S. Government. Further explanation is provided in an attached narrative.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WO9XLV
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
GetSat
Equipment 1 Model Number
Microsat
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
O3b is requesting special temporary authority to conduct on-the-ground tests of the GetSat Microsat for fixed and short range mobile operations at its testing facility in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The new terminal will communicate with O3b’s Ka-band NGSO satellite constellation. Further explanation is provided in an attached narrative.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation