Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Virgin Orbit, LLC
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Umer
Last Name:
Qureshi
Phone Number:
562-706-5295
Title:
RF Systems 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:
2018-05-07 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Umer A. Qureshi
Title of Applicant (if any):
RF Systems Engineer
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Virgin Orbit is designing a satellite launch vehicle (Launcher One) that will be air launched from a modified 747 airplane. STA License is requested to operate an S-Band Transmitter located on Launcher One for the upcoming first launch. 747 will take-off from Mojave Air and Space Port in California with Launcher One in captive carry. Launcher One will be dropped and launched in the Western Sea Range restricted airspace off Point Mugu, California. Launch license to be provided by FAA-Commercial Space Transportation Office. Captive carry flight and orbital trajectory details will be shared with NASA, USAF, NTIA, NOAA, WAFC and other US Government agencies through FAA or directly if necessary. (See attached exhibit for details)
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WM9XSX
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:
Virgin Orbit is designing a satellite launch vehicle (“Launcher One”) that will be air launched from a modified 747 airplane. STA License is requested to operate an S-Band Transmitter located on Launcher One for the upcoming first launch. 747 will take-off from Mojave Air and Space Port in California with Launcher One in captive carry. Launcher One will be dropped and launched in the Western Sea Range restricted airspace off Point Mugu, California. Launch license to be provided by FAA-Commercial Space Transportation Office. Captive carry flight and orbital trajectory details will be shared with NASA, USAF, NTIA, NOAA, WAFC and other US Government agencies through FAA or directly if necessary. (See attached exhibit for details)
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Quasonix
Equipment 1 Model Number
QSX-VSR4-1111-2
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
Haigh-Farr
Equipment 2 Model Number
13155
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
2
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
S-Band transmitter will be used for telemetry and video transmission from the launch vehicle.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation