Attachment STA

This document pretains to SES-STA-20130620-00515 for Special Temporal Authority on a Satellite Earth Station filing.

IBFS_SESSTA2013062000515_1001657

Request for Special Temporary Authority O3b Limited (“O3b”), pursuant to Section 25.120 of the Commission’s rules, 1 hereby requests special temporary authority (“STA”), covering the 60-day period between August 9, 2013, and October 8, 2013, to conduct tests at a facility in Melbourne, Florida, of up to three 2.2m earth stations on vessels (“ESVs”) antennas. These tests will be conducted with the O3b medium Earth orbit satellites, the first batch of which is scheduled to be launched on June 24, 2013. Test Details. O3b previously submitted an application seeking a blanket license permitting it to operate up to one hundred 2.2m and one hundred 1.2m ESVs on U.S.- flagged ships that will communicate with O3b’s system (the “Blanket ESV Application”). 2 By way of the instant STA request, O3b proposes to test, on land, up to three of the 2.2m ESV units for which it has separately sought regular authority. The tests will enable O3b to establish performance standards and operational requirements for the ESVs. The tests will be conducted in accordance with the technical parameters for 2.2m ESV units that are specified in the Blanket ESV Application. A copy of the Schedule B from the Blanket ESV Application is attached to this filing. 3 During the tests, the ESV units will be pointed at elevation angles ranging from 10 degrees to 43 degrees. Public Interest Showing. O3b’s STA request is supported by good cause, because the proposed tests will facilitate the introduction of O3b’s competitive ESV service. The Commission has recognized the many benefits associated with ESVs. Authorizing ESVs, it has found, “advances the Commission’s goals and objectives for market-driven deployment of broadband technologies,” which “are becoming a fundamental component of modern communications.” 4 The Commission also determined that the “maritime market for broadband via satellite-based communications continues to expand,” and that authorizing ESVs makes it possible to “deploy increasingly innovative broadband services … to businesses and consumers on the high seas, coastlines, and inland waterways.” 5 Grant of O3b’s STA request will advance these important objectives. Interference Analysis. O3b will conduct its ESV tests in the 18.8-19.3 GHz and 28.6-29.1 GHz bands with the soon-to-be launched O3b satellites. Under the 1 47 C.F.R. § 25.120. 2 See FCC File No. SES-LIC-20130528-00455 (filed May 28, 2013). 3 Only that information in the Schedule B that addresses the 2.2m ESV antennas is applicable to this STA request. 4 In the Matter of Procedures to Govern the Use of Satellite Earth Stations on Board Vessels in the 5925-6425 MHz/3700-4200 MHz Bands and 14.0-14.5 GHz/11.7-12.2 GHz Bands, 20 FCC Rcd 674, ¶ 4 (2004) (“ESV R&O”). 5 Id. 1

Commission’s Ka-band frequency plan, these bands may be used on a primary basis by licensed NGSO FSS systems. 6 O3b recognizes, however, that operations under the STA for the ESV tests will be on a secondary, non-harmful interference basis. As demonstrated below, the ESV tests will provide the requisite protection to terrestrial stations and geostationary orbit (“GSO”) FSS stations operating in these bands. 1. Avoidance of interference to GSO FSS systems. The proposed testing will not cause any interference into, or require protection from, any co-frequency GSO satellites. As previously shown, there is an inherent angular separation between the O3b and GSO arcs from the perspective of O3b earth stations located away from the equator. The O3b ESV test antennas at the Melbourne, Florida facility will be located above 28 degrees latitude, which is further north than the Hawaii gateway previously approved by the Commission. 7 This means that the angular separation between the O3b and GSO arcs from the O3b ESV test location will be greater than the 7 degree separation accepted by the Commission when it approved O3b’s Hawaii gateway. In addition, and as discussed in the Technical Statement that accompanied O3b’s Blanket ESV Application, the uplink and downlink power density levels of O3b’s ESVs will be within the limits specified in Section 25.138 of the rules for blanket licensing of GSO FSS earth stations. 8 These factors ensure that GSO FSS systems will be adequately protected. 2. Avoidance of interference to or from Fixed Service (i.e., terrestrial) stations. 28.6-29.1 GHz band (ESV uplink frequencies). There is no allocation in the Commission’s Ka-band Band Plan for Fixed Service stations operating in the 28.6-29.1 GHz band in the United States. 9 18.8-19.3 GHz band (ESV downlink frequencies). Fixed Service stations operating in the 18.8-19.3 GHz band are no longer co-primary with FSS users in this band. 10 However, because the tests O3b proposes in this STA request will be conducted on a secondary basis, O3b agrees to accept any interference that its ESVs may receive from 6 See In the Matter of Rulemaking to Amend Parts 1, 2, 21, and 25 of the Commission's Rules to Redesignate the 27.5-29.5 GHz Frequency Band, to Reallocate the 29.5-30.0 GHz Frequency Band, to Establish Rules and Policies for Local Multipoint Distribution Service and for Fixed Satellite Services, 11 FCC Rcd. 19005, ¶¶59-62 and 79 (1996). See also In the Matter of Redesignation of the 17.7-19.7 GHz Frequency Band, Blanket Licensing of Satellite Earth Stations in the 17.7-20.2 GHz and 27.5-30.0 GHz Frequency Bands, and the Allocation of Additional Spectrum in the 17.3-17.8 GHz and 24.75-25.25 GHz Frequency Bands for Broadcast Satellite-Service Use, 15 FCC Rcd 13430, ¶ 28 (2000). 7 See FCC File No. SES-LIC-20100723-00952 (granted Sep. 25, 2012). 8 See id., Section A.6, Annex 1, and Annex 2. 9 See In the Matter of Verizon Washington D.C., Application for Renewal of License for Common Carrier Fixed Point to Point Microwave Station KGC79, 26 FCC Rcd 13511, 13516 (WTB 2011). 10 See 47 C.F.R. § 101.85(b)(2). 2

18.8-19.3 GHz band Fixed Service stations. As stated in O3b’s Blanket ESV Application, O3b will protect 18.8-19.3 GHz band Fixed Service stations by complying with the space station PFD limits specified in Section 25.208 of the rules. Conclusion Accordingly, and for good cause shown, O3b respectfully requests that its STA be granted. 3

SATELLITE EARTH STATION AUTHORIZATIONS FCC Form 312 − Schedule B:(Technical and Operational Description) FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Location of Earth Station Site E1: Site Identifier: O3b ESV−1 E5. Call Sign: E2: Contact Name Steve Birrell E6. Phone 202−421−7122 Number: E3. Street: 8000 Gainsford E7. City: Bristow Court E8. County: Prince William E4. State VA E9. Zip Code 20136 E10. Area of Operation: See Narrative E11. Latitude: 0 °0 ’0.0 " E12. Longitude: 0 °0 ’0.0 " E13. Lat/Lon Coordinates are: NAD−27 NAD−83 N/A E14. Site Elevation (AMSL): 0.0 meters 12

E15. If the proposed antenna(s) operate in the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) with geostationary satellites, do(es) the proposed antenna(s) comply with the antenna gain patterns specified in Section 25.209(a) and (b) as demonstrated Yes No N/A by the manufacturer’s qualification measurement? If NO, provide as a technical analysis showing compliance with two−degree spacing policy. E16. If the proposed antenna(s) do not operate in the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS), or if they operate in the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) with non−geostationary satellites, do(es) the proposed antenna(s) comply with the antenna Yes No N/A gain patterns specified in Section 25.209(a2) and (b) as demonstrated by the manufacturer’s qualification measurements? E17. Is the facility operated by remote control? If YES, provide the location and telephone number of the control point. Yes No E18. Is frequency coordination required? If YES, attach a frequency coordination report as Yes No E19. Is coordination with another country required? If YES, attach the name of the country(ies) and plot of coordination contours as Yes No E20. FAA Notification − (See 47 CFR Part 17 and 47 CFR part 25.113(c)) Where FAA notification is required, have you attached a copy of a completed FCC Form 854 and or the FAA’s study regarding the potential hazard of the Yes No structure to aviation? FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH 47 CFR PARTS 17 AND 25 WILL RESULT IN THE RETURN OF THIS APPLICATION. POINTS OF COMMUNICATION Satellite Name: O3B−A | O3B−A | Eq. NGSOIf you selected OTHER, please enter the following: 13

E21. Common Name: E22. ITU Name: E23. Orbit Location: E24. Country: POINTS OF COMMUNICATION (Destination Points) E25. Site Identifier: E26. Common Name: E27. Country: ANTENNA Site ID E28. Antenna Id E29. Quantity E30. E31. Model E32. Antenna E41/42. Antenna Manufacturer Size<meters> GainTransmint and/or Recieve (____dBi at _____GHz) O3b ESV−1 Orb1.2 100 Orbit AL−7103−Ka 1.2 42.91 dBi at 17.8 Communications 48.5 dBi at 29.1 Orb2.2 AL−7107−Ka 2.2 48.4 dBi at 19.2 54.5 dBi at 29.1 E28. Antenna E33/34. E35. Above E36. Above Sea E37. Building E38. Total E39. E40. Total Id Diameter Ground Level<BR> Height Above Input Power at Maximum EIRP for al Minor/Major Level<BR> (meters) Ground antenna Antenna Height carriers<BR> (meters) (meters) Level<BR> flange<BR> Above (dBW) (meters) (Watts) Rooftop<BR> (meters) Orb1.2 0.0/0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 0.0 64.52 Orb2.2 0.0/0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 0.0 70.52 14

FREQUENCY E28. Antenna Id E43/44. E45. T/R Mode E46. Antenna E47. Emission E48. Maximum E49. Maximum Frequency Bands Polarization(H,V, Designator EIRP per Carrier ERIP Density per (MHz) L,R) (dBW) Carrier (dBW/4kHz) Orb1.2 18800 R Left and Right 216MG7D 0.0 0.0 19300 Circular E50. Modulation and Services (If the complete description does not appear in this box, please go to the end of the form to view it in its entirety.) Various Modulations up to 32APSK; Digital Data Link Orb1.2 18800 R Left and Right 5M12G7D 0.0 0.0 19300 Circular E50. Modulation and Services (If the complete description does not appear in this box, please go to the end of the form to view it in its entirety.) Various Modulations up to 32APSK; Digital Data Link Orb1.2 28600 T Left and Right 216MG7D 64.52 17.2 29100 Circular 15

E50. Modulation and Services (If the complete description does not appear in this box, please go to the end of the form to view it in its entirety.) Various Modulations up to 32APSK; Digital Data Link Orb1.2 28600 T Left and Right 5M12G7D 57.53 26.46 29100 Circular E50. Modulation and Services (If the complete description does not appear in this box, please go to the end of the form to view it in its entirety.) Various Modulations up to 32APSK; Digital Data Link Orb2.2 18800 R Left and Right 216MG7D 0.0 0.0 19300 Circular E50. Modulation and Services (If the complete description does not appear in this box, please go to the end of the form to view it in its entirety.) Various Modulations up to 32APSK; Digital Data Link Orb2.2 18800 R Left and Right 5M12G7D 0.0 0.0 19300 Circular 16

E50. Modulation and Services (If the complete description does not appear in this box, please go to the end of the form to view it in its entirety.) Various Modulations up to 32APSK; Digital Data Link Orb2.2 28600 T Left and Right 216MG7D 70.52 23.2 29100 Circular E50. Modulation and Services (If the complete description does not appear in this box, please go to the end of the form to view it in its entirety.) Various Modulations up to 32APSK; Digital Data Link Orb2.2 28600 T Left and Right 5M12G7D 61.49 30.42 29100 Circular E50. Modulation and Services (If the complete description does not appear in this box, please go to the end of the form to view it in its entirety.) Various Modulations up to 32APSK; Digital Data Link FREQUENCY COORDINATION 17

E28. E51. Satellite E52/53. E54/55. E56. Earth E57. E58. Earth E59. E60. Antenna Id Orbit Type Frequency Range of Station Antenna Station Antenna Maximum Limits(MHz) Satellite Arc Azimuth Elevation Azimuth Elevation EIRP Density E/W Limit Angle Angle Angle Angle toward the Eastern Limit Eastern Limit Western Western Horizon Limit Limit (dBW/4kHz) Orb1.2 Non− 18800 0.0/ 0.0 0.0 10.0 0.0 10.0 0.0 Geostationary 19300 Non− 28600 0.0/ 0.0 0.0 10.0 0.0 10.0 −11.05 Geostationary 29100 Orb2.2 Non− 18800 0.0/ 0.0 0.0 10.0 0.0 10.0 0.0 Geostationary 19300 Non− 28600 0.0/ 0.0 0.0 10.0 0.0 10.0 −11.05 Geostationary 29100 REMOTE CONTROL POINT LOCATION E61. Call Sign E65. Phone Number 202−421−7122 NOTE: Please enter the callsign of the controlling station, not the callsign for which this application is being filed. E62. Street Address 8000 Gainsford Court E63. City E67. County E64/68. E66. Zip Code Bristow Prince William State/Country 20136 VA/ USA 18

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