Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Astra Space
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Thomas
Last Name:
Marotta
Phone Number:
(571) 310-5431
Title:
Principal Launch Licensing Manager
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:
2021-08-04 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Ethan E Pease
Title of Applicant (if any):
Director of Avionics
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Astra Space manufactures and launches orbital launch vehicles. An STA is necessary to transmit telemetry in the unified S-Band frequencies (2200-2290 MHz). We plan to use two downrange receive-only antennas for this mission: one in Alameda, CA (37.77773, -122.29372) and one in Boardman, OR (45.85458, -119.63198).
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WS9XPE
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Best Contact
First Name:
Ethan
Last Name:
Pease
Phone Number:
978-869-9659
Title:
Director of Avionics
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Astra Space manufactures and launches orbital launch vehicles. An STA is necessary to transmit telemetry in the unified S-Band frequencies (2200-2290 MHz)
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Information
Class of Station:
FX MO
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
This application is for the launch of Astras Rocket 3-series orbital rocket, for launch attempts between August 1st 2021 and February 1st 2022.
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation
Operation End Date:
02/01/2022
Operation Start Date:
08/01/2021
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Quasonix
Equipment 1 Model Number
QSX-VAH2-1000-1
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
An S-Band transmitter will be used for telemetry/video transmission from the launch vehicle
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation