Experimental Licensing System

2355-EX-ST-2019

Astra Space

Experimental Licensing System filing 2355-EX-ST-2019 submitted by Astra Space.

Filing overview

StatusDenied/Dismissed
Call signN/A
Date filed2019-12-16
Status date2020-01-06
FCC sourceView the FCC filing record

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:
Jacob Portukalian
City:
Alameda
Country:
United States
E-Mail Address:
jacob@astraspace.com
State:
CA
Street Address:
1900 Skyhawk St.
Zip Code:
94501

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:
Astra Space

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:
Michael
Last Name:
Miller
Phone Number:
4153853842
Title:
Licensing Coordinator

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:
2019-12-16 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Michael L Miller
Title of Applicant (if any):
Licensing Coordinator

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)

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Quasonix
Equipment 1 Model Number
QSX-VAH2-1000
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
The operation is to carry one or more small satellite experiments into Low Earth Orbit.

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:
03/30/2020
Operation Start Date:
02/17/2020

Frequencies

ActionLower MHzUpper MHzClassOutput WERP WEmissionSignal
NewMO10.0000005.6000002M32F1DPCM/FM
NewMO10.0000008.0000004M64F1DPCM/FM
StateRadius of Operation

Sites

SiteLocationCoordinatesOperating areaCountyRadius
North WestLV Stage 1

Sources and provenance

SourceSource recordRetrievedMatch
ELS2355-EX-ST-20192026-07-30 05:48:34Source Primary
Selected field provenance
FieldDisplayed valueSourceObserved
StatusDenied/DismissedELS 2355-EX-ST-20192026-07-30 05:48:34
Applicant NameAstra SpaceELS 2355-EX-ST-20192026-07-30 05:48:34
Call SignN/AELS 2355-EX-ST-20192026-07-30 05:48:34
Receipt Date2019-12-16ELS 2355-EX-ST-20192026-07-30 05:48:34
Status Date2020-01-06ELS 2355-EX-ST-20192026-07-30 05:48:34

Documents

DocumentTypeDateStatus
Dismiss E-mail Notification generated [Jan 6 2020]Correspondence2020-01-06Available
Dismissal Without Prejudice generated [Jan 6 2020]Correspondence2020-01-06Available
Request to cancelText Documents2020-01-06Available