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: 3109708116

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary: This application extends information in STA 0656-EX-ST-2019 and adds an offshore recovery boat location. This STA is necessary for Dragon2 capsule telemetry, tracking, and command, for the upcoming SpaceX Commercial Crew vehicle in-flight abort demonstration mission. The launch and re-entry licensing authority is the FAA. Launch is also to be coordinated with the Eastern Range.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

STA is required for capsule communications for SpaceX Commercial Crew vehicle in-flight abort demonstration mission.

Information

Callsign:	WF9XGI
Class of Station:	FX MO
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	01/02/2020
Operation End Date:	04/01/2020

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
SpaceX	0	5	No
Orbital Systems	FTSS-XX-CB-01	3	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):	Kristi Key
Title of Applicant (if any):	Ground Segment Administrator
Date:	2019-12-13 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Cape Canaveral	Florida	North  28  36  30	West  80  36  15	Space: Dragon2 S-Band Directional Array

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:   (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:   76.00 (b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   3.00 (c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   7.50 (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 nearest airstrip is the Shuttle Landing Facility. 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	2203.20000000- MHz	MO	20.000000 W 193.000000 W	M	0.00100000 %	4M15G1D

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
Modified	2203.20000000- MHz	MO	20.000000 W 193.000000 W	M	0.00100000 %	4M20G1D

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
Modified	2216.00000000- MHz	MO	20.000000 W 193.000000 W	M	0.00100000 %	2M73F1D

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
Modified	2216.00000000- MHz	MO	20.000000 W 193.000000 W	M	0.00100000 %	4M65F1D

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
Modified	2287.50000000- MHz	MO	20.000000 W 193.000000 W	M	0.00100000 %	4M80G1D
	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Cape Canaveral	Florida	North  28  36  30	West  80  36  15

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:   102.00 (b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   213.00 (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:   8.00 (b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   3.00 (c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   7.50 (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 the launch pad (SLC-39a). The nearest airstrip is the Shuttle Landing Facility. 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
New	2106.40625000- MHz	FX	0.600000 W 3.000000 W	P	0.00003000 %	4M31G1D	12 kbps
	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Cape Canaveral	Florida	North  28  36  30	West  80  36  17

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:   102.00 (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:   71.50 (b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   3.00 (c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   7.50 (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 the launch pad (SLC-39a). The nearest airstrip is the Shuttle Landing Facility. 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
New	2106.40625000- MHz	FX	0.600000 W 3.000000 W	P	0.00000300 %	4M31G1D	12 kbps
	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Cape Canaveral	Florida	North  28  32  37	West  80  35  24

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:   102.00 (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:   71.50 (b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   3.00 (c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   7.50 (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 the launch pad (SLC-39a). The nearest airstrip is the Shuttle Landing Facility. 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	2106.40625000- MHz	FX	20.000000 W 5400.000000 W	P	0.00000300 %	4M31G1D	12 kbps
	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Cape Canaveral	Florida	North  28  37  27	West  80  41  12

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:   0.95 (b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   103.60 (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	2106.40625000- MHz	FX	20.000000 W 5400.000000 W	P	0.00000300 %	4M31G1D	12 kbps
	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Cape Canaveral	Florida	North  28  38  42	West  80  16  30	Port Canaveral - Ship	10.00

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:   4.15 (b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   180.00 (c) Orientation in vertical plane:   90.00 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	2106.40625000- MHz	MO	N/A 5400.000000 W	P	0.00000300 %	4M31G1D	12 kbps

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