Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation

1806-EX-ST-2020

Status: Pending

2020-11-23

Application Form:

OET Special Temporary Authority Report

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation

Address

Attention:	DS LAW PLLC
Street Address:	1629 K St NW Ste 300
P.O. Box:
City:	Washington
State:	DC
Zip Code:	20006-1631
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: Delahaye
First Name: Derrick
Title: RF Communications Systems Engineer
Phone Number: 703-406-5834

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This request is to modify Special Condition (1) on an STA already granted, FCC File No. 0927-EX-ST-2020 (WQ9XUS), to extend the duration in orbit, post-ISS departure, to 39 days total. The extended time is needed due to the increased scope of mission operations planned for the post-ISS departure phase of flight operations. The additional 39 days is within the original term of the existing STA. Additional information is in the attached exhibit. Contact Derrick Delahaye, 703-406-5834, for additional information. This request has been coordinated with, and approved by, NASA. NASA contacts are: Catherine C. Sham, 281-222-1117, and Cindy T. Jih, 281-381-4788.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

Cygnus NG-14 spacecraft post-ISS departure on-orbit operations.

Information

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

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	12/09/2020
Operation End Date:	03/20/2021

Manufacturer

Manufacturer	Model Number	No. Of Units	Experimental
List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state) if additional rows are required, please submit equipment list as an exhibit:
L-3 Cincinnati Electronics	6354-PF4520-05	2	Yes
L-3 Cincinnati Electronics	6354-PF4520-06	2	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):	Derrick Delahaye
Title of Applicant (if any):	RF Communications System Engineer
Date:	2020-11-23 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
			North	West	Spacecraft-350km altitude-51.6 degrees inclination

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	2203.20000000- MHz	MO	14.830000 W 6.610000 W	M	0.00008000 %	5M93G1D	SQPN

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
Modified	2287.50000000- MHz	MO	23.880000 W 7.140000 W	M	0.00018000 %	6M16G1D	SQPN

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
Modified	2287.50000000- MHz	MO	14.860000 W 4.450000 W	M	0.00018000 %	6M16G1D	SQPN

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
Modified	2287.50000000- MHz	MO	14.860000 W 4.450000 W	M	0.00018000 %	3M00G1D	SQPSK

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
Modified	2287.50000000- MHz	MO	14.860000 W 4.450000 W	M	0.00018000 %	4M98G1D	SQPSK

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