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0575-EX-ST-2021
Astra Space Inc.
0575-EX-ST-2021
Status: Pending
WK2XEZ
2021-04-12
Filing Notes:
Description
Date
New Experiment for development of orbital launch vehicle in 2.2 GHz.
2019-05-02
Documents and Communications:
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Description
Category
Date
Rocket 3.3 Antenna Sketch
Images
2021-04-12
E-Mail generated [Apr 19 2021]
Correspondence
2021-04-19
Withdrawal
Correspondence
2021-04-20
Dismissal Without Prejudice generated [Apr 20 2021]
Correspondence
2021-04-20
Dismiss E-mail Notification generated [Apr 20 2021]
Correspondence
2021-04-20
Application Form:
OET Special Temporary Authority Report
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY
Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Astra Space Inc.
Address
Attention:
Ethan Pease
Street Address:
1900 Skyhawk St
P.O. Box:
City:
Alameda
State:
CA
Zip Code:
94501
Country:
United States
E-Mail Address:
[email protected]
Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:
Last Name:
Pease
First Name:
Ethan
Title:
Director of Avionics
Phone Number:
978-869-9659
Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Astra would like to extend our existing STA to allow us to continue ground-based vehicle testing at our three test sites.
Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
This STA will enable Astra to perform ground-based testing of our launch vehicle at our three test sites, prior to launch operations at a range. RF transmission is required to test our telemetry system.
Information
Callsign:
WK2XEZ
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
07/01/2021
Operation End Date:
07/01/2023
Manufacturer
List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state) if additional rows are required, please submit equipment list as an exhibit:
Manufacturer
Model Number
No. Of Units
Experimental
Astra Space
0000011448
2
Yes
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.
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Ethan E Pease
Title of Applicant (if any):
Director of Avionics
Date:
2021-04-12 00:00:00.0
Station Location
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Alameda
California
North 37 46 34
West 122 17 38
Astra facilities in Alameda, CA
1.00
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
No
Exhibit submitted:
No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?
Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
11.20
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
15.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
7.40
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
Rocket is shorter than Astra building. It is less than 60 feet tall when fully erect and not an aviation hazard
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2209.84000000-2212.16000000 MHz
MO
10.000000 W 6.310000 W
P
0.00002000 %
2M32F1D
PCM/FM
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2209.84000000-2212.16000000 MHz
MO
10.000000 W 6.310000 W
P
0.00002000 %
2M32F1D
PCM/FM
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2210.85152000-2211.14848000 MHz
MO
10.000000 W 6.310000 W
P
0.00002000 %
297KF1D
PCM/FM
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2211.00000000- MHz
MO
10.000000 W 6.310000 W
P
0.00002000 %
2M32F1D
PCM/FM
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2211.00000000- MHz
MO
10.000000 W 6.310000 W
P
0.00002000 %
2M32F1D
PCM/FM
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2212.68000000-2217.32000000 MHz
MO
10.000000 W 6.310000 W
P
0.00002000 %
4M64F1D
PCM/FM
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2215.00000000- MHz
MO
10.000000 W 6.310000 W
P
0.00002000 %
4M64F1D
PCM/FM
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Alameda
California
North 37 47 8
West 122 19 29
Nimitz Test Area ALMEDA, CA
2.00
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
No
Exhibit submitted:
No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?
Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
11.20
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
15.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
10.00
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
The area is near a large harbor and many buildings on the island are taller than the rocket.
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2209.84000000-2212.16000000 MHz
MO
10.000000 W 6.310000 W
P
0.00002000 %
2M32F1D
PCM/FM
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2210.85152000-2211.14848000 MHz
MO
10.000000 W 6.310000 W
P
0.00002000 %
297KF1D
PCM/FM
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2211.00000000- MHz
MO
10.000000 W 6.310000 W
P
0.00002000 %
2M32F1D
PCM/FM
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2212.68000000-2217.32000000 MHz
MO
10.000000 W 6.310000 W
P
0.00002000 %
4M64F1D
PCM/FM
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2215.00000000- MHz
MO
10.000000 W 6.310000 W
P
0.00002000 %
4M64F1D
PCM/FM
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Atwater
California
North 37 21 31
West 120 33 36
Castle Airport Test Area ATWATER, CA
1.00
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
No
Exhibit submitted:
No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?
Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
11.20
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
191.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
1.00
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2209.84000000-2212.16000000 MHz
MO
10.000000 W 6.310000 W
P
0.00002000 %
2M32F1D
PCM/FM
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2210.85152000-2211.14848000 MHz
MO
10.000000 W 6.310000 W
P
0.00002000 %
297KF1D
PCM/FM
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2211.00000000- MHz
MO
10.000000 W 6.310000 W
P
0.00002000 %
2M32F1D
PCM/FM
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2212.68000000-2217.32000000 MHz
MO
10.000000 W 6.310000 W
P
0.00002000 %
4M64F1D
PCM/FM
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2215.00000000- MHz
MO
10.000000 W 6.310000 W
P
0.00002000 %
4M64F1D
PCM/FM
46293
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