Globalstar, Inc

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

Globalstar, Inc

Address

Attention:	David Weinreich, Manager, Spectrum & Regul. Engrg
Street Address:	300 Holiday Square Blvd
P.O. Box:
City:	Covington
State:	LA
Zip Code:	70433
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: Weinreich First Name: David Title: Manager, Spectrum and Regulatory Engineering Phone Number: 3016514552

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary: This request for special temporary authority (STA) is related to a STA request (FCC File No. 1063-EX-ST-2018) filed by Near Space Launch, Inc. (NSL), which will be operating the ThinSat-1 CubeSat mission. In its request, NSL sought authority to operate the EyeStar-S3 L-band transmitter (uses FCC-approved licensed Globalstar STX-3 transmitter module, FCCID L2V-STX3) on the CubeSat while in low-earth orbit. The module will transmit data collected by sensors on board the CubeSat to the mission operations center by means of the Globalstar system constellation and associated ground infrastructure. In this STA request, Globalstar seeks authority, in connection with this experiment, to receive transmissions from the licensed Globalstar duplex module and relay the data to the CubeSat mission operations center. Globalstar already provides licensed service to ground-based transceivers. The only difference between this request and Globalstars licensed operations is that the Globalstar constellation will be receiving transmissions from the CubeSat, a space station, rather than the usual earth terminal. Globalstar's License does not cover space-to-space operation. This request will result in no possibility for increased interference. This involves absolutely no changes to the Globalstar system; all Globalstar operations are exactly the same as if the CubeSat transmitter was being operated from the ground. This CubeSat mission is anticipated to have an operational lifetime of 30 days. Globalstar has been advised that NSL will notify the FCC of the dates of actual operation, once those have been established.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

The objective of the Globalstar project is to support communications for the ThinSat-1 CubeSat mission, operated by Near Space Launch. (ThinSat-1 project objectives are presented in FCC File 1063-EX-ST-2018.

Information

Callsign:	WN9XMD
Class of Station:	MO
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	11/01/2018
Operation End Date:	11/30/2018

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
Globalstar FCC Regist Constellation	HIBLEO-4	1	No

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):	David E. Weinreich
Title of Applicant (if any):	Manager, Spectrum & Regulatory Engineering
Date:	2018-09-28 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
			North	West	Globalstar, FCC Reg HIBLEO-4, 1414km, 52deg Inclin

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
Modified	2483.50000000-2495.00000000 MHz	MO	3.388400 W 263.026800 W	P	2.9E-7 %	1M23G7W

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