Astranis Space Technologies Corp.

1624-EX-ST-2017

Status: Granted

WL9XAF
2017-12-18

Documents and Communications: [refresh]

DescriptionCategoryDate
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Dec 18 2017]Correspondence2017-12-18
Launch NotificationPost Grant Documents2018-03-20
Operations ConfirmationPost Grant Documents2018-03-21
Narrative StatementText Documents2017-11-07
Application Form:
OET Special Temporary Authority Report
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:  Astranis Space Technologies Corp.

Address
Attention: John Gedmark
Street Address: 21 Stillman St Unit 3
P.O. Box:
City: San Francisco
State: CA
Zip Code: 94107
Country:
E-Mail Address: [email protected]

Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:  
Last Name: Gedmark
First Name: John
Title: CEO
Phone Number: 415-500-2692

Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This STA is requesting a new commencement date for the Astranis DemoSat-2 experimental satellite testing. Please see attached Narrative.

Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:  Demonstration of innovative satellite technology. Please see attached Narrative.

Information
Callsign: WL9XAF
Class of Station: FX MO
Nature of Service: Experimental

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 12/15/2017
Operation End Date: 06/15/2018

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
GomSpace GS100 1 No
GomSpace AX100 1 No
Astranis SC2400 1 Yes
Astranis GS5950 1 Yes
GomSpace GS100 1 No
GomSpace GS100 1 Yes
GomSpace GS100 1 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): Carlos Nalda
Title of Applicant (if any):
Date: 2017-11-07 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Fairbanks Alaska North  64  51  31 West  147  50  7
Datum:  NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?   Yes
Exhibit submitted:   No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:   1.40
(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?   No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:  
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:  
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:  
(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 5950.00000000-5960.00000000 MHz FX 5.000000 W 48.417000 kW P 0.00010000 % 7M65D7W 8 Mbps QPSK
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 5950.00000000-5960.00000000 MHz FX 2.500000 W 24.209000 kW P 0.00010000 % 3M82D7W 4 Mbps QPSK
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 5950.00000000-5960.00000000 MHz FX 1.250000 W 12.105000 kW P 0.00010000 % 1M91D7W 2 Mbps QPSK
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Fairbanks Alaska North  64  51  31 West  147  50  7
Datum:  NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?   Yes
Exhibit submitted:   No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:   30.00
(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?   No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:  
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:  
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:  
(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 401.60000000-401.75000000 MHz FX 25.000000 W 764.000000 W P 0.00025000 % 4K13G1D 4.8 kbps GMSK
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 401.60000000-401.75000000 MHz FX 25.000000 W 764.000000 W P 0.00025000 % 8K26G1D 9.6 kbps GMSK
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 401.60000000-401.75000000 MHz FX 25.000000 W 764.000000 W P 0.00025000 % 16K5G1D 19.2 kbps GMSK
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 401.60000000-401.75000000 MHz FX 25.000000 W 764.000000 W P 0.00025000 % 33K0G1D 38.4 kbps GMSK
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 401.60000000-401.75000000 MHz FX 25.000000 W 764.000000 W P 0.00025000 % 66K0G1D 76.8 kbps GMSK
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 401.60000000-401.75000000 MHz FX 25.000000 W 764.000000 W P 0.00025000 % 99K1G1D 115.2 kbps GMSK
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
NONGEOSTATIONARY Space Station North      West      NGSO cubesat- Incl 97.4 deg, App 500km, Per 500km
Datum:  NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?   Yes
Exhibit submitted:   No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:   79.00
(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?   No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:  
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:  
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:  
(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 2390.00000000-2400.00000000 MHz MO 1.500000 W 5.510000 W P 0.00080000 % 3M82D7W 4 Mbps QPSK
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2390.00000000-2400.00000000 MHz MO 3.000000 W 11.020000 W P 0.00080000 % 7M65D7W 8 Mbps QPSK
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2390.00000000-2400.00000000 MHz MO 0.750000 W 2.760000 W P 0.00080000 % 1M91D7W 2 Mbps QPSK
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
NONGEOSTATIONARY Space Station North      West      NGSO cubesat- Incl 97.4 deg, App 500km, Per 500km
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?   No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:  
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:  
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:  
(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 401.60000000-401.75000000 MHz MO 1.000000 W 0.840000 W P 0.00025000 % 4K13G1D 4.8 kbps GMSK
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 401.60000000-401.75000000 MHz MO 1.000000 W 0.840000 W P 0.00025000 % 8K20G1D 9.6 kbps GMSK
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 401.60000000-401.75000000 MHz MO 1.000000 W 0.840000 W P 0.00025000 % 16K5G1D 19.2 kbps GMSK
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 401.60000000-401.75000000 MHz MO 1.000000 W 0.840000 W P 0.00025000 % 33K0G1D 38.4 kbps GMSK
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 401.60000000-401.75000000 MHz MO 1.000000 W 0.840000 W P 0.00025000 % 66K0G1D 76.8 kbps GMSK
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 401.60000000-401.75000000 MHz MO 1.000000 W 0.840000 W P 0.00025000 % 99K1G1D 115.2 kbps GMSK

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