Planet Labs Flock 3K

STATEMENT submitted by Planet Labs Inc.

Notice of Satellite Launch

2019-02-01

This document pretains to SAT-MOD-20170713-00103 for Modification on a Satellite Space Stations filing.

IBFS_SATMOD2017071300103_1616588

                                                                                                645 Harrison street
                                                                                          San Francisco, CA 94107
                                                                                                  www.planet.com
    February 1, 2018

    FILED VIA IBFS

    Ms. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary
    Federal Communications Commission
    445 12th Street, SW
    Washington, DC 20554

    Subject:        Planet Labs Inc.
                    Launch Notification of 12 satellites, Dec 27, 2018
                    Space Station Call Sign S2912 (Flock)

Dear Ms. Dortch:

        On December 27, 2018, consistent with its Commission authorization1, Planet Labs Inc. (Planet)
successfully launched 16 and put into initial operations 12 of 12 satellites, known as Flock 3k plane, to a
nominal orbital altitude of approximately 478 km x 505 km with inclination of 97.3 degrees, (via
Kosmostras Soyuz-2 vehicle launched from Russia). These satellites operate in the authorized bands 8025-
8400 MHz (space-to-Earth) for remote sensing data, 2025-2110 MHz (Earth to space) for telecommand data,
401-402 MHz (space-to-Earth) and 449.75-450.25 (Earth to space) for telemetry, tracking, and control
operations.

Should you have any questions, please contact the undersigned.

                                                    Respectfully submitted,




                                                    Craig Scheffler
                                                    Spectrum Manager
                                                    craig@planet.com
                                                    720-238-5634




1
    Planet Labs Inc., Grant in IBFS File No. SAT-MOD-20170713-00103 (granted July 19, 2018).
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                                                                                        645 Harrison street
                                                                                  San Francisco, CA 94107
                                                                                          www.planet.com




                                        CERTIFICATION


1. I am the responsible engineer for the satellite communications of Planet, the licensee of Call Sign
   S2912.

2. Pursuant to Condition 16 of the above referenced authorization, as well as Sections 25.164(a),
   25.164(f), and 25.173(b) of the Commission’s Rules, I hereby certify that:
       (a) Planet launched the Flock 3k satellite plane consisting of 12 satellites on December 27,
           2018;
       (b) The Flock 3k space stations have been placed in their nominal assigned orbital altitudes of
           approximately 478 km x 505 km circular with inclination of 97.3 degrees;
       (c) The early in-orbit checkout of the space stations has been completed;
       (d) 12 of the 12 launched satellites are operational and will complete commissioning over the
           next few weeks.
       (e) The measured performance of the operational space stations is consistent with their station
           authorization; and
       (f) The space stations are capable of using their assigned frequencies.

3. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.



                                             Respectfully submitted,

                                             PLANET LABS INC.

                                             By:
                                             s/ Craig Scheffler _
                                             Craig Scheffler
                                             Spectrum Manager
                                             Planet Labs Inc.




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Document Created: 0510-05-09 00:00:00
Document Modified: 0510-05-09 00:00:00

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