Orbital Sciences Corporation

0532-EX-ST-2013

Status: Grant Expired Due to New License

WG9XSR
2013-08-02

Documents and Communications: [refresh]

DescriptionCategoryDate
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Aug 3 2013]Correspondence2013-08-03
Cygnus Ground StationsPost Grant Documents2013-10-22
PFD Analysis for Cygnus SpacecraftText Documents2013-06-27
Cygnus Transmitter Performance SummaryText Documents2013-06-27
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. Thomas Yurik
Street Address: 45100 Warp Drive
P.O. Box:
City: Dulles
State: VA
Zip Code: 20171
Country: United States
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:
Orbital Sciences Corporation (Orbital) will launch and operate the Cygnus Orb-1 spacecraft as part of the NASA Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) program. 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. This STA is consistent with the FCC/NTIA policies developed during the STA application process for the ORB-D1 spacecraft. See FCC File Number 0136-EX-ST-2012.

Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:  Cygnus spacecraft operations 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: WG9XSR
Class of Station: MO
Nature of Service: Experimental

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 11/30/2013
Operation End Date: 04/30/2014

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
Mitsubishi Electric Company F7F3413-G 2 No
Thales 605051AA-50 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): Derrick Delahaye
Title of Applicant (if any): Scientist
Date: 2013-06-03 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
North      West      Spacecraft-350km altitude-52.5 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 2202.90000000-2207.10000000 MHz MO 2.900000 W 0.900000 W M 0.00045000 % 4M20G1D SS-UQPSK
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
Modified 2213.00000000-2219.00000000 MHz MO 5.000000 W 2.000000 W M 0.00010000 % 6M00G1D SQPN
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
Modified 2214.50000000-2217.50000000 MHz MO 5.000000 W 2.000000 W M 0.00010000 % 3M00G1D SQPSK
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
Modified 2215.98400000-2216.01600000 MHz MO 5.000000 W 2.000000 W M 0.00010000 % 32K0G1D SQPSK
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2215.99200000-2216.00800000 MHz MO 5.000000 W 2.000000 W M 0.00010000 % 16K0G1D SQPSK

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