Experimental Licensing System

1162-EX-ST-2026

Space Exploration Holdings, LLC

Experimental Licensing System filing 1162-EX-ST-2026 submitted by Space Exploration Holdings, LLC.

Filing overview

StatusGranted
Call signWU9XCQ
Date filed2026-06-09
Status date2026-06-29
FCC sourceView the FCC filing record

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:
David Goldman
City:
Washington
E-Mail Address:
David.Goldman@spacex.com
State:
DC
Street Address:
1155 F Street, NW, Suite 475
Zip Code:
20004

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:
Space Exploration Holdings, LLC

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:
Paul
Last Name:
Caritj
Phone Number:
2027301319
Title:
Outside 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:
2026-06-05 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Paul Caritj
Title of Applicant (if any):
Legal Counsel

Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This STA application seeks authority to engage in communications necessary for upcoming launches.

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Callsign:
WU9XCQ
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
SpaceX
Equipment 1 Model Number
NA
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
8

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
Operation of satellite user terminals on an experimental basis- Operate Starlink earth stations on the Super Heavy booster and Starship spacecraft

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:
12/29/2026
Operation Start Date:
07/02/2026

Frequencies

ActionLower MHzUpper MHzClassOutput WERP WEmissionSignal
New14000.0000000014500.00000000MO4.0600004027.20000060M0D7W64 QAM

Sites

SiteLocationCoordinatesOperating areaCountyRadius
Boca Chica, TexasNorth 26 0 0 West 97 9 36Test flight from Boca Chica, TX

Grant actions

DateCategoryDescription
2026-06-29GrantGrant Generated [Jun 29 2026]

Sources and provenance

SourceSource recordRetrievedMatch
ELS1162-EX-ST-20262026-07-29 04:49:49Source Primary
Selected field provenance
FieldDisplayed valueSourceObserved
StatusGrantedELS 1162-EX-ST-20262026-07-29 04:49:49
Applicant NameSpace Exploration Holdings, LLCELS 1162-EX-ST-20262026-07-29 04:49:49
Call SignWU9XCQELS 1162-EX-ST-20262026-07-29 04:49:49
Receipt Date2026-06-09ELS 1162-EX-ST-20262026-07-29 04:49:49
Status Date2026-06-29ELS 1162-EX-ST-20262026-07-29 04:49:49

Documents

DocumentTypeDateStatus
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Jun 29 2026]Correspondence2026-06-29Available
Amended NarrativeText Documents2026-06-22Available
Amended NarrativeText Documents2026-06-22Available
E-Mail generated [Jun 16 2026]Correspondence2026-06-16Available
Incoming generated [Jun 15 2026]Correspondence2026-06-15Available
E-Mail generated [Jun 11 2026]Correspondence2026-06-11Available
NarrativeText Documents2026-06-09Available
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