Experimental Licensing System

0153-EX-CM-2018

Space Exploration Technologies Corp.

Experimental Licensing System filing 0153-EX-CM-2018 submitted by Space Exploration Technologies Corp..

Filing overview

StatusGrant Expired Due to New License
Call signWI2XTA
Date filed2018-08-10
Status date2018-11-13
FCC sourceView the FCC filing record

442 application form

FCC FORM 442 - FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR NEW OR MODIFIED RADIO STATION UNDER PART 5 OF FCC RULES - EXPERIMENTAL RADIO SERVICE (OTHER THAN BROADCAST)
Approved by OMB 3060 - 0065

442 application form - Applicant Type

Applicant is:
Corporation

442 application form - Application Purpose

Application is for:
MODIFICATION OF LICENSE

442 application form - Certification

Applicant certification
THE FOREGOING NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974, P.L. 93-579, DECEMBER 31, 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(3), AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1980, P.L. 96-511, DECEMBER 11, 1980, 44 U.S.C. 3507.
Applicant certification
Information requested through this form is authorized by the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and specified by Section 308 therein. The information will be used by Federal Communications Commission staff to determine eligibility for issuing authorizations in the use of the frequency spectrum and to effect the provisions of regulatory responsibilities rendered by the Commission by the Act. Information requested by this form will be available to the public unless otherwise requested pursuant to 47 CFR 0.459 of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Your response is required to obtain this authorization.
Applicant certification
WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(A)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503).
Applicant certification
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average four (4) hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden to the Federal Communications Commission, Records Management Branch, Paperwork Reduction Project (3060-0065), Washington DC 20554. DO NOT send completed applications to this address. Individuals are not required to respond to this collection unless it displays a currently valid OMD control number.
Applicant certification
NOTIFICATION TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1980
Classification:
Authorized employee
Name of Applicant:
Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
Signature (Authorized person filing form):
Christopher Wilkins
Signature Date (Authorized person filing form):
07/24/2018
Title of Person Signing Application:
Engineer

442 application form - Contact Information

E-Mail Address:
cwilkins@spacex.com
First Name:
Christopher
Last Name:
Wilkins
Phone Number:
2026492729
Title:
Engineer

442 application form - Drug Abuse Question

APPLICANT ANTI-DRUG ABUSE CERTIFICATION: By checking "YES", the individual applicant certifies that he or she is eligible for this license. This requires that he or she is not subject to a denial of federal benefits, including FCC benefits, as a result of
Yes

442 application form - Environmental Impact

Would a commission grant of this application come within Section 1.1307 of the FCC Rules, such that it may have a significant environmental impact? If "YES", include as an exhibit an Environmental Assessment as required by Section 1.1311.
No

442 application form - Estimated Duration

Give an estimate of the length of time that will be required to complete the program of experimentation proposed in this application:
24 Months

442 application form - For Modification indicate below

Callsign:
WI2XTA
File No.:
0298-EX-CN-2016

442 application form - Foreign Government

Is applicant a foreign government or a representative of a foreign government?
No

442 application form - Foreign Government Use

Is this authorization to be used for the exclusive purpose of developing radio equipment for export to be employed by stations under the jurisdiction of a foreign government? If "YES", include the contract number and the name of the foreign government con
No

442 application form - Government Contract

Is this authorization to be used for fulfilling the requirement of a government contract with an agency of the United States Government? If "YES", include as an exhibit a narrative statement describing the government project, agency and contract number.
No

442 application form - License Denied or Revoked

Has applicant or any party to this application had any FCC station license or permit revoked or any application for permit, license or renewal denied by this Commission? If "YES", include as an exhibit a statement giving call sign of license or permit rev
No

442 application form - Mailing Address

Attention:
Patricia Cooper
City:
Washington
E-Mail Address:
Patricia.Cooper@SpaceX.com
State:
DC
Street Address:
1030 15th St NW, Suite 220
Zip Code:
20005

442 application form - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Space Exploration Technologies Corp
Equipment 1 Model Number
TT1-Ku-BB
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Equipment 10 Experimental
No
Equipment 10 Manufacturer
L3 Communications
Equipment 10 Model Number
60043142-001
Equipment 10 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
Space Exploration Technologies Corp
Equipment 2 Model Number
TT1-X
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
2
Equipment 3 Experimental
No
Equipment 3 Manufacturer
Ettus
Equipment 3 Model Number
USRP X310
Equipment 3 No. Of Units
2
Equipment 4 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 4 Manufacturer
Space Exploration Technologies Corp
Equipment 4 Model Number
ES-A
Equipment 4 No. Of Units
8
Equipment 5 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 5 Manufacturer
Space Exploration Technologies Corp
Equipment 5 Model Number
ES-B
Equipment 5 No. Of Units
8
Equipment 6 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 6 Manufacturer
Space Exploration Technologies Corp
Equipment 6 Model Number
TT1-Ku-TTC
Equipment 6 No. Of Units
2
Equipment 7 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 7 Manufacturer
Space Exploration Technologies Corp
Equipment 7 Model Number
TT1-Ka-TTC
Equipment 7 No. Of Units
2
Equipment 8 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 8 Manufacturer
Space Exploration Technologies Corp
Equipment 8 Model Number
ES-C
Equipment 8 No. Of Units
8
Equipment 9 Experimental
No
Equipment 9 Manufacturer
Ball Aerospace Corp.
Equipment 9 Model Number
2529519-500
Equipment 9 No. Of Units
2

442 application form - Owner and Operator

Will applicant be owner and operator of the station?
Yes

442 application form - Research Project

Is this authorization to be used for providing communications essential to a research project? (The radio communication is not the objective of the research project)? If "YES", include as an exhibit the following information: A description of the nature o
No

442 application form - Station ID

Is the equipment listed in Item 10 capable of station identification pursuant to Section 5.115?
No

Frequencies

ActionLower MHzUpper MHzClassOutput WERP WEmissionSignal
0Space Station
0Texas1 Rocket RdCAMERON
0Texas1 Rocket RdMCLENNAN
0California1 Rocket RoadLOS ANGELES
NewFX40.0000009706000.00000013M5D7WBPSK
0Washington18390 NE 68th Street - Ku Broadband LocationKING
0Washington18390 NE 68th Street - S/X locationKING
0Washington23020 NE Alder Crest Dr - Ku Broadband LocationKING
0Washington23020 NE Alder Crest Dr - Ku Broadband LocationKING
0Washington23020 NE Alder Crest Dr - Ku Broadband LocationKING
0Washington23020 NE Alder Crest Dr - Ku Broadband LocationKING
NewFX40.0000009706000.0000002M70D7WBPSK
NewFX40.0000009706000.00000041M4D7WBPSK
0California45500 Fremont BlvdALAMEDA
0Washington66-C Teleport DriveOKANOGAN
0Contiguous United StatesMovable Station 1
0Contiguous United StatesMovable Station 2
0Contiguous United StatesMovable Station 3
StateStreet (or other indication of location)County
New2077.500000002105.50000000FX50.000000122000.00000011M6G1D
New8027.500000008087.50000000MO20.00000019.30000011M6G1DOQPSK
New8027.500000008087.50000000MO8.0000007.7200001M16G1DOQPSK
New8027.500000008087.50000000MO20.00000019.3000002M90G1DOQPSK
New8027.500000008087.50000000MO4.0000003.860000580KG1DOQPSK
New8027.500000008087.50000000MO20.00000019.3000005M80G1DOQPSK
New10700.0000000012200.00000000MO2.800000240MD7W64QAM
New12150.0000000012250.00000000MO3.5000001M35D7WOQPSK
New12150.0000000012250.00000000MO3.50000041M4D7WOQPSK
New12150.0000000012250.00000000MO3.500000675KD7WOQPSK
New12150.0000000012250.00000000MO3.50000067K0D7WOQPSK
New13000.0000000013250.00000000FX2.8000008600.000000120MD7W64QAM
New13000.0000000013250.00000000MO2.8000006800.000000120MD7W64QAM
New13000.0000000013250.00000000MO10.000000242700.000000120MD7W64QAM
New13000.0000000013250.00000000FX10.000000242700.000000120MD7W64QAM
New13000.0000000013250.00000000FX2.8000003400.000000120MD7W64QAM
New13000.0000000013250.00000000FX2.8000006800.000000120MD7W64QAM
New13000.0000000013250.00000000MO2.8000008600.000000120MD7W64QAM
New13000.0000000013250.00000000FX40.0000009706000.000000120MD7W64QAM
New13000.0000000013250.00000000MO2.8000003400.000000120MD7W64QAM
New14000.0000000014500.00000000FX40.0000009706000.000000240MD7W64QAM
New14000.0000000014500.00000000FX24.500000123030.000000240MD7W64QAM
New14000.0000000014500.00000000FX2.8000003400.000000240MD7W64QAM
New14000.0000000014500.00000000MO2.8000006800.000000240MD7W64QAM
New14000.0000000014500.00000000MO2.8800004579.000000240MD7W64QAM
New14000.0000000014500.00000000MO2.8000008600.000000240MD7W64QAM
New14000.0000000014500.00000000FX2.8000006800.000000240MD7W64QAM
New14000.0000000014500.00000000FX2.8000008600.000000240MD7W64QAM
New14000.0000000014500.00000000MO2.8000003400.000000240MD7W64QAM
New14000.0000000014500.00000000FX2.8800004579.000000240MD7W64QAM
New14000.0000000014500.00000000MO10.000000242700.000000240MD7W64QAM
New14000.0000000014500.00000000FX10.000000242700.000000240MD7W64QAM
New18545.0000000018605.00000000MO3.5000006.72000041M4D7WOQPSK

Sites

SiteLocationCoordinatesOperating areaCountyRadius
0NONGEOSTATIONARY, Space StationNorth WestNGSO - Inclination 97.4deg, 514-

Grant actions

DateCategoryDescription
2018-11-13GrantGrant Generated [Nov 13 2018]

Notes

DateComment
2018-10-23Modification of license to add two antennas and allow transmitting from a moving aircraft.
2018-10-23Modification of license to add two antennas and allow transmitting from a moving aircraft.

Sources and provenance

SourceSource recordRetrievedMatch
ELS0153-EX-CM-20182026-07-30 08:56:24Source Primary
Selected field provenance
FieldDisplayed valueSourceObserved
StatusGrant Expired Due to New LicenseELS 0153-EX-CM-20182026-07-30 08:56:24
Applicant NameSpace Exploration Technologies Corp.ELS 0153-EX-CM-20182026-07-30 08:56:24
Call SignWI2XTAELS 0153-EX-CM-20182026-07-30 08:56:24
Receipt Date2018-08-10ELS 0153-EX-CM-20182026-07-30 08:56:24
Status Date2018-11-13ELS 0153-EX-CM-20182026-07-30 08:56:24

Documents

DocumentTypeDateStatus
Cease Termination Notice LetterPost Grant Documents2020-04-23Available
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Nov 13 2018]Correspondence2018-11-13Available
Incoming generated [Oct 22 2018]Correspondence2018-10-22Available
E-Mail generated [Oct 18 2018]Correspondence2018-10-18Available
Appendix Bp2 Confidential Treatment Request for Exhibit 1p2Text Documents2018-08-10Available
Appendix Ap2 Question 7 NarrativeText Documents2018-08-10Available
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