NASA Ames Research Park, 340 Cody Rd, Building 503
Zip Code:
94035
Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Astro Digital US Inc.
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Chris
Last Name:
Biddy
Phone Number:
8052347300
Title:
CEO
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:
2017-10-02 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Chris Biddy
Title of Applicant (if any):
CEO
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The application for regular or permanent authority to operate the earth station cannot be processed and granted prior to the deployment of the next two Landmapper satellites scheduled to launch November 28, 2017 and December 15, 2017 respectively . Accordingly, an STA is necessary for Astro Digital to communicate with those satellites, including for in-orbit testing and transmission of telemetry, tracking, and command signals.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Astronautical Development
Equipment 1 Model Number
Li-1
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The earth station will be used for command and control and receipt of health and status information for Astro Digitals Landmapper satellites.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation