Q06 Description of Research Project Weiss School WeissSat01 CubeSat v180718

0579-EX-CN-2018 Text Documents

Globalstar, Inc

2018-07-18ELS_213050

Form 442 Question 6: Description of Research Project (Form 442 Experimental License Request)

       Applicant:                                 Globalstar, Inc.
       Form 442 File Number:                      0579-EX-CN-2018


The objective of the Globalstar Form 442 Experimental License request is to support communications
for the Weiss School WEISSSAT-1 CubeSat mission. The objectives of the WEISSSAT-1 project are
presented in the Experimental License Application submitted by Weiss School for the WEISSSAT-1
CubeSat mission, FCC File 0469-EX-CN-2018




Background:

   This request is related to a Form 442 request (FCC File No. 0469-EX-CN-2018) filed by Weiss
School.

    In its request, Weiss School sought authority to operate a Globalstar GSP-1720 transceiver module
(FCCID J9CGSSDVM) and a Globalstar STX3 module (FCCID L2V-STX3). These transceivers are
integrated into the WEISSSAT-1 CubeSat which will be launched into low-earth orbit. Data collected by
the WEISSSAT-1 CubeSat will be transmitted by the Globalstar modules and relayed to the Weiss School
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 modules and to relay the data to the
      WEISSSAT-1 mission operations center
   2. transmit information to the WEISSSAT-1 CubeSat

    The only change from Globalstar’s currently licensed operations is that the Globalstar constellation
will be sending/receiving transmissions to/from FCC-approved terminals located on a space station
rather than communicating with these terminals from their 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 WEISSSAT-1 CubeSat mission will be in orbit for approximately 24
months. Weiss School 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



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Document Modified: 2018-07-18 14:11:52

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