Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Globalstar, Inc.
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
David
Last Name:
Weinreich
Phone Number:
301-651-4552
Title:
Manager, Spectrum and Regulatory Engineering
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:
2014-05-22 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
David E. Weinreich
Title of Applicant (if any):
Manager, Spectrum & Regulatory Engineering
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This request for special temporary authority (STA) is related to an STA request (FCC File No. 0241-EX-ST-2014) filed by Near Space Launch, Inc. In its request, Near Space Launch sought authority to operate a Globalstar simplex transmitter module (FCCID L2V-STX2-1) and a duplex transmitter module (FCCID J9CGSSDVM) that will be included in a “CubeSat” that will be launched into low-earth orbit. The simplex module will transmit data collected by sensors on board the CubeSat to its operations center by means of the Globalstar system constellation and the associated ground infra-structure. In this STA request, Globalstar seeks authority, in connection with this experiment, to receive transmissions from the licensed Globalstar simplex and duplex modules and relay them to the Near Space Launch GEARRsat operations center in the identified band. The only change from Globalstar’s licensed operations is that the Globalstar constellation will be receiving transmissions from a space station rather than the usual earth terminal. Globalstar’s License does not cover space-to-space operation. It is anticipated that the Near Space Launch GEARRsat CubeSat will be in orbit for a maximum of six months. Globalstar has been advised that Near Space Launch will notify the FCC of the dates of actual operation, once those have been established.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WH9XOO
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The primary mission of GEARR is to demonstrate (1) a global CubeSat link, (2) Build on the work that was on the TSAT communications system with the Globalstar satellite network. (see FCC File No. 0135-EX-ST-2013). The primary function of the Globalstar STX2 Transmitter is to transmit data at a rate of once per minute, providing Near Space Launch with global data coverage. The STX2 unit will be the primary transmitter of data. The duplex module, Model GSP-1720, FCCID J9CGSSDVM, will be used for receiving commands. (3) Analyze the transmissions relayed through Globalstar. To demonstrate a low cost, reliable global CubeSat communication link and provide educational experience for undergraduate students in Taylor University Physics and Space Systems classes.
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Globalstar
Equipment 1 Model Number
GSP-1720
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
Globalstar
Equipment 2 Model Number
STX2
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Space-to-space communications with the GEARRsat CubeSat. The primary mission of GEARR is to demonstrate (1) a global CubeSat link, (2) Build on the work that was on the TSAT communications system with the Globalstar satellite network. (see FCC File No. 0135-EX-ST-2013). The primary function of the Globalstar STX2 Transmitter is to transmit data at a rate of once per minute, providing Near Space Launch with global data coverage. The STX2 unit will be the primary transmitter of data. The duplex module, Model GSP-1720, FCCID J9CGSSDVM, will be used for receiving commands. (3) Analyze the transmissions relayed through Globalstar. To demonstrate a low cost, reliable global CubeSat communication link and provide educational experience for undergraduate students in Taylor University Physics and Space Systems classes.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation