Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Clarence
Last Name:
Rebello
Phone Number:
480-722-3244
Title:
Sr. Princ. Electrical Engineer, Launch Vehicles
Special Temporary Authority application - Certification
Applicant 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.
Date:
2019-09-17 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Clarence A. Rebello
Title of Applicant (if any):
Sr. Princ. Electrical Engineer, Launch Vehicles
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This STA is required in support of the Pegasus Ionopheric Connection Explorer (ICON) Mission, NASA Contract NNK10LB01B, NASA Launch Services. POC: Daisy Mueller (321) 867-8459. Kennedy Space Center Spectrum Manager James Bjornbak 321-867-6905.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WP9XHS
Class of Station:
FX MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman
Equipment 1 Model Number
Test
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
This STA is required in support of the Pegasus Ionopheric Connection Explorer (ICON) Mission, NASA Contract NNK10LB01B. Authorization is sought for testing on Oct. 1, Oct. 3-4, and for lauch of space vehicle on Oct. 10. (Dates are UTC.) See Attachment for detailed information. Authorization to December is requested to cover delay contingencies. License will be cancelled once launch is complete. Test 1: Oct 1, 18:15- 21:55 UTC: Telemetry Equipment Testing, beginning at estimated Waypoint 27.950N; 84.450W at 39,000 ft maximum and extending East to approximately 28.6N, 78.0W (past PPWR) at 39,000 ft. while ferrying the Launch Vehicle from VAFB to CCAFS (Figure 1). This amounts to a Maximum radius of 410 km at a Maximum height of 39,000 ft. Testing consists of sending data from the launch vehicle and receiving data at the Ground Stations. Test 2: Oct 3, 04:00 - Oct 4, 04:00 UTC: Telemetry Equipment Testing at CCAFS KXMR strip (28.46N; 80.57W), on the Ground at 20 ft altitude. Intended furthest receiver is at JDMTA TAA-50-1 Ground Station, 170 km away. Testing consists of transmitting data from the launch vehicle while it is mounted to the aircraft parked on the ground and receiving the data at the Ground Station. Launch: Oct 10, 01:25- 02:55 UTC: Telemetry, recording beginning on the Ground at KXMR (28.46N, 80.57W) and through the duration of flight. Launch is located at approximately 29.000 N; 78.300 W (PLCH). Trajectory and NASA information is provided in the Exhibit, in Tables 1, 2 and Figures 2 and 3. NASA and Northrop Grumman will launch the ICON, spacecraft rocket from Northrop Grumman’s L-1011 Stargazer aircraft.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation