Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Astrobotic
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
John
Last Name:
Scalzo
Phone Number:
2252358343
Title:
Senior RF Engineer
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:
2026-05-14 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
John Scalzo
Title of Applicant (if any):
Lead RF Engineer
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Testing of the Cesium radio system is required before the lunar mission. A part 5 application was granted in February 2025 for testing needed at that time. The call sign was WY9XTA.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WY9XTA
Class of Station:
FX MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
06/30/2026
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Cesium
Equipment 1 Model Number
SDR-1001
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Equipment 2 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
Cesium
Equipment 2 Model Number
AAA-2SF1
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
2
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The Cesium radio will communicate the capabilities of a lunar rover and its payloads on the South Pole as part of Griffin Mission 1.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation