Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
BlackSky Global, LLC
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Jonathan
Last Name:
Wiener
Phone Number:
202-429-4900
Title:
Counsel
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:
2013-12-16 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Curt Blake
Title of Applicant (if any):
SVP and General Counsel
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
BlackSky Global, LLC (BlackSky) requests experimental Special Temporary Authority to demonstrate and test the use of ground station facilities with two microsatellites in the manner described herein.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WH9XEN
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
BlackSky, LLC
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
BlackSky, LLC requests experimental Special Temporary Authority to demonstrate and test the use of ground station facilities with two microsatellites in the manner described herein.
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
BlackSky seeks to test, develop, and demonstrate the efficacy and design of a newly configured microsatellites, including associated software applications, relative to their ability to provide high-resolution remote sensing in the Earth Exploration Satellite Service. This application is a companion to FCC File No. 1004-EX-ST-2013.
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation
Operation End Date:
05/10/2015
Operation Start Date:
11/10/2014
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
ORBIT
Equipment 1 Model Number
AL-1000-SX
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
3
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
M2 Antenna Systems
Equipment 2 Model Number
450CP34
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
3
Equipment 3 Experimental
No
Equipment 3 Manufacturer
M2 Antenna Systems
Equipment 3 Model Number
400CP30
Equipment 3 No. Of Units
3
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
BlackSky seeks to test, develop, and demonstrate the efficacy and design of a newly configured microsatellites, including associated software applications, relative to their ability to provide high-resolution remote sensing in the Earth Exploration Satellite Service.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation