Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Rocket Lab USA
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Naomi
Last Name:
Altman
Phone Number:
+6493732721
Title:
Ms
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:
2017-08-28 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Naomi Altman
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The STA is necessary for an experimental Iridium (9602) and Globalstar (STX3) transmitter for space-based communication. Rocket Lab is requesting temporary FCC authorization to use the FCC-approved transmitters (FCC ID L2V-STX3 and FCC ID Q639603N) to transmit from a space-based location. The STX3 and 9602 transmitters will be operating exactly as was approved during the FCC equipment approval process; it will be using exactly the same protocols and have exactly the same FCC regulated characteristics as if it were transmitting from the earths surface.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WL9XVJ
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The STA is necessary for an experimental Iridium transmitter for space-based communication. The Iridium transmitter will launch on the Electron launch vehicle, and transmit for approximately 72 hours in orbit.
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 2 Experimental
Yes
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The operation is an experiment to transmit data from the Electron launch vehicle to the Iridium constellation, to provide health and monitoring of the launch vehicle.
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Iridium
Equipment 1 Model Number
9602
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
Globalstar
Equipment 2 Model Number
STX3
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
2
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The operation is an experiment to transmit data from the Electron launch vehicle to the Iridium and Globalstar constellations, to provide health and monitoring of the Electron launch vehicle.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation