Orbital Sciences Corporation

0136-EX-ST-2012

Status: Grant Expired Due to New License

WF9XMG
2012-10-23

Documents and Communications: [refresh]

DescriptionCategoryDate
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Oct 24 2012]Correspondence2012-10-24
Stop Buzzer POC changePost Grant Documents2013-03-04
Update to Cygnus List of Ground StationsPost Grant Documents2013-09-19
Update to the Cygnus list of Ground StationsPost Grant Documents2013-09-19
Update to the Cygnus list of Ground StationsPost Grant Documents2013-09-19
Gov Orbital STA WF9XMG Special Conditions Rev 9 14 13Post Grant Documents2013-09-17
Gov Orbital STA WF9XMG Special Conditions Rev 9 14 13Post Grant Documents2013-09-17
Updated Cover LetterText Documents2012-08-31
ResponseToFCCNTIAQuestionsText Documents2012-03-07
Response to NTIA and FCC QuestionsText Documents2012-08-14
Supplementary Data for STA ApplicationText Documents2012-02-16
Additional Response to FCC NTIA QuestionsText Documents2012-09-11
Application Form:
OET Special Temporary Authority Report
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:  Orbital Sciences Corporation

Address
Attention: Mr. Kevin Jackson
Street Address: 21839 Atlantic Avenue
P.O. Box:
City: Dulles
State: VA
Zip Code: 20166
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: Maguire
First Name: Michael
Title: Systems Engineer
Phone Number: 703-406-5898

Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Orbital Sciences Corporation (Orbital) will launch and operate the Cygnus spacecraft as part of the NASA Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) program, Space Act Agreement NNJ08TA32S. The Cygnus mission will include launch, orbit, orbit raising manoeuvres, approach and berthing with the International Space Station (ISS), unberthing and withdrawal from the ISS, orbit manoeuvring, and destructive re-entry into the Earths atmosphere. Spacecraft telemetry supports all phases of mission operations. An STA is requested at the direction of NASA and the NTIA due to the short duration of the mission and the need for close coordination within the necessary frequency bands.

Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:  Spacecraft telemetry (return) links for monitor of Cygnus spacecraft operations. Return links include: Mode 1: Spread spectrum operation with NASA TDRSS Mode 2: Low data rate operation with NASA TDRSS (contingency mode only) Mode 3: High data rate operation with Ground Stations

Information
Callsign: WF9XMG
Class of Station: MO
Nature of Service: Experimental

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 03/15/2012
Operation End Date: 09/15/2012

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
Thales 605051AA-50 2 No
Mitsubishi Electric Company F7F3413-G 2 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): Michael C. Maguire
Title of Applicant (if any): Systems Engineer
Date: 2012-02-14 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
United States (All 50) North      West      Spacecraft Operation - 350 km altitude, 52.5 degree 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
New 2202.90000000-2207.10000000 MHz MO 2.900000 W 0.900000 W M 0.00500000 % 4M20G1D 2.97 Mchip Spread
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2213.00000000-2219.00000000 MHz MO 5.000000 W 2.000000 W P 0.00500000 % 6M00G1D 2.9 Mchips Spread
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2214.50000000-2217.50000000 MHz MO 5.000000 W 2.000000 W M 0.00500000 % 3M00G1D 3 Mbps PCM data
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2215.95800000-2216.04200000 MHz MO 5.000000 W 2.000000 W M 0.00500000 % 84K0G1D 42 ksps PCM data

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