Experimental Licensing System

0777-EX-ST-2013

SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies Corp.)

Experimental Licensing System filing 0777-EX-ST-2013 submitted by SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies Corp.).

Filing overview

StatusGrant Expired Due to New License
Call signWG9XGS
Date filed2013-08-12
Status date2013-09-13
FCC sourceView the FCC filing record

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:
David J. Den Herder, SpaceX DC Office
City:
Washington
E-Mail Address:
David.DenHerder@SpaceX.com
State:
DC
Street Address:
1030 15th Street, NW, Suite 220E
Zip Code:
20009

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

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

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:
David
Last Name:
Den Herder
Phone Number:
202-649-2705
Title:
Sr 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:
2013-08-11 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
David J. Den Herder
Title of Applicant (if any):
Sr Counsel, SpaceX

Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This STA is NOT for flight. It is for pre-launch testing only, on the ground, at launch site, Cape Canaveral AFS, Florida.

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Callsign:
WG9XGS
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
Ground testing and checkout operations at launch site, Cape Canaveral AFS, Florida, for SpaceX commercial launch services. Includes testing on the launch pad and in the hangar facilities at Launch Complex 40. Not for flight.

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Quasonix
Equipment 1 Model Number
QSX-VSR-110-20S
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
4
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
NEC
Equipment 2 Model Number
6131-PF4532
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
3
Equipment 3 Experimental
No
Equipment 3 Manufacturer
Comtech EF Data
Equipment 3 Model Number
UT-4514
Equipment 3 No. Of Units
2

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
Ground testing and checkout operations at launch site, Cape Canaveral AFS, Florida, for SpaceX commercial launch services. Ground testing and checkout operations at launch site, Cape Canaveral AFS, Florida, for SpaceX commercial launch services. Includes testing on the launch pad and in the hangar facilities at Launch Complex 40. Not for flight.

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:
03/15/2014
Operation Start Date:
09/15/2013

Frequencies

ActionLower MHzUpper MHzClassOutput WERP WEmissionSignal
NewFX20.00000023.1000000M96F1D0decimal832Mbps
NewFX20.00000025.0000002M00F1D1decimal728Mbps
NewFX534.000000193.0000002M00LXN3000pps
NewFX4.300000300KG2D
ModifiedFX4.300000300KG2D
NewFX20.00000031.6000003M27F1D2decimal816Mbps
NewFX20.00000023.1000003M27F1D2decimal816Mbps
NewFX20.00000025.0000003M27F1D2decimal816Mbps
NewFX117490.000000850KF2D
ModifiedFX117490.000000850KF2D
NewFX20.00000023.100000966KF1D0decimal832Mbps

Sites

SiteLocationCoordinatesOperating areaCountyRadius
Cape Canaveral AFS, FloridaNorth 28 33 35 West 80 34 39

Grant actions

DateCategoryDescription
2013-09-13GrantGrant Generated [Sep 13 2013]

Sources and provenance

SourceSource recordRetrievedMatch
ELS0777-EX-ST-20132026-07-30 08:57:18Source Primary
Selected field provenance
FieldDisplayed valueSourceObserved
StatusGrant Expired Due to New LicenseELS 0777-EX-ST-20132026-07-30 08:57:18
Applicant NameSpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies Corp.)ELS 0777-EX-ST-20132026-07-30 08:57:18
Call SignWG9XGSELS 0777-EX-ST-20132026-07-30 08:57:18
Receipt Date2013-08-12ELS 0777-EX-ST-20132026-07-30 08:57:18
Status Date2013-09-13ELS 0777-EX-ST-20132026-07-30 08:57:18

Documents

DocumentTypeDateStatus
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Sep 14 2013]Correspondence2013-09-16Available
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