Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX)
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Kristi
Last Name:
Key
Phone Number:
3104290093
Title:
Launch Regulatory Specialist II
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:
2026-07-28 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Kristi Key
Title of Applicant (if any):
Launch Regulatory Specialist II
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This STA uses information from grant 0188-EX-ST-2026 and is necessary for Falcon Multi-Launch authorization for launch vehicle communications for upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy missions from the Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, and Vandenberg Space Force Base, and recovery operations. The application includes sub-orbital first stages and orbital second stages. Trajectory data shall be provided directly to NTIA, USAF, and NASA. All downrange Earth stations are receive-only. SpaceX will pre-coordinate individual launches under this STA directly with the Launch Range and relevant federal spectrum users. Launch licensing authority is FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WZ9XVD
Class of Station:
FX MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Quasonix
Equipment 1 Model Number
TBP
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
14
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
Myers
Equipment 2 Model Number
UL-235A-498
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
12
Equipment 3 Experimental
No
Equipment 3 Manufacturer
Peak Antennas
Equipment 3 Model Number
CO225-2-XS
Equipment 3 No. Of Units
3
Equipment 4 Experimental
No
Equipment 4 Manufacturer
Orbital Systems
Equipment 4 Model Number
FTSS-XX-CB-01
Equipment 4 No. Of Units
5
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Launch vehicle communications for upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy missions.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation