Space Exploration Technologies Corp.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

Space Exploration Technologies Corp.

Address

Attention:	Kristi Key
Street Address:	1 Rocket Road
P.O. Box:
City:	Hawthorne
State:	CA
Zip Code:	90250
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: Key First Name: Kristi Title: Ground Segment Administrator Phone Number: 310-970-8116

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary: This STA uses information from previous application 0747-EX-ST-2019, and covers the experimental first-stage recovery operation following a Falcon 9 launch. This request for authority is limited to two functions: 1) pre-launch checkout test of the TC uplink from an onshore station at CCAFS (less than five minutes in duration) 2) experimental uplink testing from the an onshore station at CCAFS during first-stage descent (less than five minutes in duration) Both operations are pre-coordinated with the launch Range. Launch vehicle flight communications for this mission are covered by a separate STA.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

Experimental first-stage recovery operation for SpaceX Falcon 9 launch. Transmitting stations located at Port Canaveral.

Information

Callsign:	WJ9XFQ
Class of Station:	FX MO
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	02/24/2020
Operation End Date:	08/24/2020

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
Myers	UL-235A-498	1	No
Orbital Systems	FTSS-XX-CB-01	1	No
Space Exploration Techonolgies	0	1	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):	Kristi Key
Title of Applicant (if any):	Ground Segment Administrator
Date:	2020-01-17 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Cape Canaveral AFS	Florida	North  28  29  11	West  80  32  51

Datum:  NAD 83 Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?   Yes Exhibit submitted:   No (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:   30.00 (b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   105.00 (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:   7.00 (b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   6.40 (c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   2.96 (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: Nearest aircraft landing area is CCAFS Skid Strip. All operations will be pre-coordinated with CCAFS. The antenna will be pointed directly at the landing pad. Heading is 108.3 degrees.

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
Modified	2090.00000000- MHz	FX	1.000000 W 3.000000 W	P	0.00022500 %	800KG1D	600 kbps
	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Cape Canaveral AFS	Florida	North  28  32  37	West  80  35  25

Datum:  NAD 83 Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?   Yes Exhibit submitted:   Yes (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:   2.30 (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:   9.10 (b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   3.00 (c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   7.60 (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: Launch tower, lightning towers, and water tower are all collocated at launch pad. Antenna is pointed directly at vehicle during final descent to landing pad LZ-1 (with an azimuth of 145). The nearest airstrip is the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Skid Strip. All operations will be pre-coordinated with the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
Modified	2090.00000000- MHz	FX	1.590000 W 5400.000000 W	P	0.00022500 %	800KG1D	600 kbps
	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
			North  28  29  9	West  80  32  35	Launch vehicle stage 1 landing site	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?   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	4255.00000000- MHz	MO	0.500000 W 1.550000 W	M	0.00050000 %	40M0F3N

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
Modified	4345.00000000- MHz	MO	0.500000 W 1.550000 W	M	0.00050000 %	40M0F3N

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