Experimental Licensing System

0044-EX-ST-2017

Analytical Space

Experimental Licensing System filing 0044-EX-ST-2017 submitted by Analytical Space.

Filing overview

StatusGrant Expired Due to New License
Call signWL9XLY
Date filed2017-01-25
Status date2018-04-05
FCC sourceView the FCC filing record

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:
David Payne
City:
Cambridge
Country:
United States
E-Mail Address:
David.Payne@analyticalspace.com
P.O. Box:
380150
State:
MA
Zip Code:
59858

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:
Analytical Space

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:
Michael
Last Name:
Miller
Phone Number:
4153853842
Title:
Licensing Coordinator

Special Temporary Authority application - Certification

Applicant 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.
Date:
2017-01-11 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
David Payne
Title of Applicant (if any):
VP Regulatory Affairs

Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This satellite is to test a laser optical downlink. An STA is requested because the system architecture is experimental and the operation will last a short period (6 months).

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Callsign:
WL9XLY
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Address

Zip Code:
02238

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Best Contact

First Name:
David
Last Name:
Payne
Phone Number:
9192187047
Title:
Vice President, Government and Regulatory Affairs

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Certification

Title of Applicant (if any):
Vice President, Government and Regulatory Affairs

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This satellite is to test a LEO data relay system utilizing RF crosslink and optical downlink. An STA is requested because the system architecture is experimental and the operation will last a short period (6 months).

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Information

Class of Station:
FX MO

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Model Number
AX100
Equipment 3 Experimental
No
Equipment 3 Manufacturer
Innovative Solutions in Space
Equipment 3 Model Number
GND STN Kit
Equipment 3 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 4 Experimental
No
Equipment 4 Manufacturer
GomSpace
Equipment 4 Model Number
TR600
Equipment 4 No. Of Units
1

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
To test a LEO satellite data relay system involving RF crosslinks and an optical downlink. Beta test clients will crosslink data from their own satellites using RF, Analytical Space will store that data onboard, and then downlink using optical to a ground station. RF will be used for TTC and back-up data downlink. Beta test clients will submit their own STAs for their new satellites or submit a STA to add to their existing authorizations, as applicable, to ensure proper spectrum usage and mission authorization. Experiment slotted to begin in October but exact dates of experiment may shift upon final flight schedule with launch currently booked through Nanoracks and deployment to be from the ISS. Regardless of launch date, the demo satellites operations will not exceed 6 months and no part of the satellite shall survive re-entry.

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:
03/01/2018
Operation Start Date:
10/01/2017

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
GomSpace
Equipment 1 Model Number
AX100UL
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 2 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
BridgeSat
Equipment 2 Model Number
Optical Payload
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
1

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
The radio operation is necessary to provide command and control for spacecraft systems and laser tests, and to obtain status data on spacecraft bus and payload.

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:
12/01/2018
Operation Start Date:
06/01/2018

Frequencies

ActionLower MHzUpper MHzClassOutput WERP WEmissionSignal
United States (All 50)
Massachusetts
NewMO3.0000001G00K1D1000000000
NewMO1.00000056M0G1D25000000
StateRadius of Operation
New145.00000000148.00000000FX100.000000100000000000.000000500KG1D115200
Modified401.24000000401.36000000MO1.0000001.130000114KG1DGMSK
New430.00000000440.00000000MO1.000000500KG1D115200
New433.00000000440.00000000FX120.000000100000000000.000000500KG1D115200

Sites

SiteLocationCoordinatesOperating areaCountyRadius
North WestLEO, 400km altitude, 51.64 degre
United States (All 50)North WestLEO, 400km altitude, 51.64 degre

Grant actions

DateCategoryDescription
2018-04-05GrantGrant Generated [Apr 5 2018]

Sources and provenance

SourceSource recordRetrievedMatch
ELS0044-EX-ST-20172026-07-30 08:56:05Source Primary
Selected field provenance
FieldDisplayed valueSourceObserved
StatusGrant Expired Due to New LicenseELS 0044-EX-ST-20172026-07-30 08:56:05
Applicant NameAnalytical SpaceELS 0044-EX-ST-20172026-07-30 08:56:05
Call SignWL9XLYELS 0044-EX-ST-20172026-07-30 08:56:05
Receipt Date2017-01-25ELS 0044-EX-ST-20172026-07-30 08:56:05
Status Date2018-04-05ELS 0044-EX-ST-20172026-07-30 08:56:05

Documents

DocumentTypeDateStatus
SDR Receive Only Operations CommencementPost Grant Documents2018-08-01Available
Updated Stop Buzzer DesignationPost Grant Documents2018-07-18Available
Operations CommencementPost Grant Documents2018-07-16Available
Additional Ground Stations Windham and BoulderPost Grant Documents2018-06-04Available
Launch NotificationPost Grant Documents2018-06-04Available
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Apr 5 2018]Correspondence2018-04-05Available
Optical Experiment DescriptionText Documents2018-03-26Available
SDR Radio DescriptionText Documents2018-03-26Available
Technical Description Rev 1Text Documents2018-03-19Available
Ground Station DescriptionText Documents2018-03-14Available
Radix Technical DescriptionText Documents2018-02-28Available
Spacecraft Radiation Pattern Diagram RevisedImages2018-01-16Available
Operating Agency RequestText Documents2018-01-08Available
Stop Buzzer DesignationText Documents2018-01-08Available
Description of ResearchText Documents2018-01-08Available
Email questions 12/13/17Correspondence2017-12-20Available
ITU Cost Recovery LetterText Documents2017-10-23Available
ODAR ExhibitText Documents2017-06-27Available
Email for info 2/28/17Correspondence2017-02-28Available
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