Space Exploration Technologies

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

Space Exploration Technologies

Address

Attention:	Kristi Key
Street Address:	1 Rocket Road
P.O. Box:	90250
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 application uses information from previous grant 1705-EX-ST-2020. This STA is necessary to authorize launch vehicle communications for SpaceX Mission 1573 from Cape Canaveral FL at LC-40 CCAFS or LC-39A KSC, and the experimental recovery following the Falcon 9 launch. Includes sub-orbital first stage, and orbital second stage. Trajectory data will be provided directly to NTIA, USAF, and NASA. All downrange Earth stations are receive-only. All operations are pre-coordinated with the Launch Range. Launch licensing authority is FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

Launch vehicle communications for mission launching from Cape Canaveral.

Information

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

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	06/17/2021
Operation End Date:	12/17/2021

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
Quasonix	TBP	4	No
Myers	UL-235A-498	2	No
Peak Antennas	CO225-2-XS	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):	Kristi Key
Title of Applicant (if any):	Ground Segment Administrator
Date:	2021-04-29 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
			North	West	Cape Canaveral; Launch vehicle 1st stage

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	2247.50000000- MHz	MO	20.000000 W 11.800000 W	P	0.00022500 %	4M84F1D	4.167 Mbps

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
Modified	2255.50000000- MHz	MO	20.000000 W 10.800000 W	P	0.00022500 %	4M84F1D	4.167 Mbps
	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
			North	West	Launch vehicle 2nd stage, orbital

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	2232.50000000- MHz	MO	20.000000 W 9.400000 W	P	0.00022500 %	4M14F1D	3.57 Mbps

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
Modified	2272.50000000- MHz	MO	20.000000 W 9.600000 W	P	0.00022500 %	4M14F1D	3.57 Mbps
	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?   No (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

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