Q07 Description of Support for Research Project v3

0095-EX-CN-2018 Text Documents

Globalstar, Inc

2018-02-03ELS_204274

Item 7: Purpose of Experimental License (Form 442 Experimental License Request)

Applicant: Globalstar, Inc.
Form 442 File Number: 0095-EX-CN-2018

The objective of the above-referenced Globalstar Form 442 Experimental License request is to support
communications for the Blue Canyon Technology CubeRRT CubeSat mission. The objectives of the
CubeRRT CubeSat mission are presented in the Experimental License Application for the project, FCC
File 0714-EX-CN-2017 (submitted by Blue Canyon Technology)

Background:

This request is related to a Form 442 request (FCC File No. 0714-EX-CN-2017) filed by Blue
Canyon Technology.

In its request, Blue Canyon Technology sought authority to operate a Globalstar GSP-1720
transceiver module (FCCID J9CGSSDVM) which is integrated into the CubeRRT CubeSat and which will
be launched into low-earth orbit. Data collected by the CubeRRT CubeSat will be transmitted by the
GSP-1720 module and relayed to the Blue Canyon Technology mission operations center by means of
the Globalstar system constellation and the associated ground infrastructure.

In this Experimental License request, Globalstar seeks authority, in connection with the
aforementioned CubeSat mission Form 442 application, to:

1 receive transmissions from the licensed transmitter module and to relay the data to the CubeRRT
mission operations center
2 transmit information to the CubeRRT CubeSat

The only change from Globalstar’s currently licensed operations is that the Globalstar constellation
will be sending/receiving transmissions to/from an FCC-approved terminal located on a space station
rather than communicating with this type of terminal from its usual earth-based location. Globalstar’s
License does not cover space-to-space operation, thus requiring this Experimental License request.

It is anticipated that the CubeRRT CubeSat mission will be in orbit for approximately 24 months.
Blue Canyon Technology will notify the FCC of the dates of actual operation, once those dates have
been established.

Contact Person:
David Weinreich Manager
Spectrum and Regulatory Engineering
Phone:301-651-4552
E-Mail:david.weinreich@globalstar.com

Document Created: 2018-02-03 00:10:25
Document Modified: 2018-02-03 00:10:25

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