Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Space Exploration Technologies, Inc. (SpaceX)
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Michael
Last Name:
Maguire
Phone Number:
310-363-6318
Title:
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:
2009-10-14 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Robert Yowell
Title of Applicant (if any):
Senior Mission Manager
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This STA authorizes the use of telemetry, ranging and video transmitters aboard the first launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This vehicle will be launched from launch complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station under authority granted by the United States Air Force. Due to delays in Falcon 9 system development, we are hereby requesting a 6 month extension to August, 2009.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WD9XVD
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
07/01/2009
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Quasonix
Equipment 1 Model Number
QSX-VSR-110-20S
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
Quasonix
Equipment 2 Model Number
QSX-VSR-110-10S
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 3 Experimental
No
Equipment 3 Manufacturer
Emhiser
Equipment 3 Model Number
EVTC-09E1A103
Equipment 3 No. Of Units
2
Equipment 4 Experimental
No
Equipment 4 Manufacturer
Herley
Equipment 4 Model Number
MD400C
Equipment 4 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
SpaceX will utilize a telemetry and video transmitter. SpaceX will utilize a telemetry and video transmitter on both the first and second stages, plus a C-band ranging transmitter on the second stage. The first stage will begin transmitting 15 minutes prior to launch and remain active for 2.9 minutes after launch. The second stage will continue transmitting for up to 2 hours after launch.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation