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0822-EX-ST-2020
Rocket Lab USA, Inc.
0822-EX-ST-2020
Status: Pending
N/A
2020-05-21
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Description
Category
Date
E-Mail generated [May 21 2020]
Correspondence
2020-05-21
E-Mail generated [May 26 2020]
Correspondence
2020-05-26
E-Mail generated [Jun 23 2020]
Correspondence
2020-06-23
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Jul 13 2020]
Correspondence
2020-07-13
E-Mail generated [May 21 2020]
Correspondence
2020-05-21
E-Mail generated [May 26 2020]
Correspondence
2020-05-26
E-Mail generated [Jun 23 2020]
Correspondence
2020-06-23
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Jul 13 2020]
Correspondence
2020-07-13
Application Form:
OET Special Temporary Authority Report
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY
Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Rocket Lab USA, Inc.
Address
Attention:
Paul Caritj
Street Address:
Harris, Wiltshire & Grannis LLP
P.O. Box:
City:
1919 M St NW, 8th Floor
State:
DC
Zip Code:
20036
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:
Woodgate
First Name:
David
Title:
Senior RF Engineer - Radio Systems and Licensing
Phone Number:
: +64 0 272 945 095
Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
An STA is necessary to authorize Electron launch vehicle communications when launching and testing from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2, Wallops Island, Virginia.
Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. & Electron Launch Vehicle delivers small satellites into low earth orbit. The application is intended to authorize radio frequency communications for a single launch of the Electron launch vehicle as described in the explanatory narrative attached.
Information
Callsign:
WQ9XSZ
Class of Station:
FX MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
07/15/2020
Operation End Date:
01/10/2021
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
Rocket Lab Limited
R1-VE-S2-AV-015
2
No
Rocket Lab Limited
Electron
1
No
Rocket Lab Limited
OS-SAT01-SRS-3
1
No
Rocket Lab Limited
R1-VE-S3-AV-003
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 Woodgate
Title of Applicant (if any):
Senior RF Engineer - Radio Systems and Licensing
Date:
2020-05-20 00:00:00.0
Station Location
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Space Station
North 37 50 0
West 75 29 18
Launch from Wallops Flight Facility. (Stage 2)
10.00
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?
Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
20.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
5.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
0.70
(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:
The antenna is aboard the launch vehicle. The altitude data for the launch vehicle is included in the attachment to this application. Operations will be coordinated with the FAA and NASA where applicable.
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2372.43500000-2375.56500000 MHz
MO
4.000000 W 1.080000 W
M
0.00200000 %
3M00G1D
SOQPSK-TG
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2381.03500000-2388.96500000 MHz
MO
10.000000 W 4.320000 W
M
0.00200000 %
7M80G1D
SOQPSK-TG
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Space Station
North 37 50 0
West 75 29 18
Orbital launch vehicle 37-40 deg. inclination
10.00
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?
Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
20.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
5.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
0.70
(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:
The antenna is aboard the launch vehicle. The altitude data for the launch vehicle is included in the attachment to this application. Operations will be coordinated with the FAA and NASA where applicable.
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
401.12850000-401.17150000 MHz
MO
1.000000 W 0.610000 W
M
0.00025000 %
23K0G1D
GMSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2272.13500000-2272.86500000 MHz
MO
1.000000 W 0.610000 W
M
0.00140000 %
302KG1D
GMSK
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Wallops Island
Virginia
North 37 52 21
West 75 26 31
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
401.12850000-401.17150000 MHz
FX
1.000000 W 0.610000 W
M
0.00025000 %
23K0G1D
GMSK
28718
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