Attachment SESSTA2017042400457.

SESSTA2017042400457.

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This document pretains to SES-STA-20170424-00457 for Special Temporal Authority on a Satellite Earth Station filing.

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1B20170011 40 E7541 SES—STA——20170424—00457 ation Lockheed Martin Corpor Approved by OMB 3060—0678 APPLICATION FOR EARTH STATION SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY APPLICANT INFORMATIONEnter a description of this application to identify it on the main menu: Carpentersville TT&C STA for SES—15 — 2017—04 (180—Day STA) 1. Applicant Name: Lockheed Martin Corporation Phone Number: 703—413—5747 DBA Name: Fax Number: 703—413—5908 Street: 2121 Crystal Drive E—Mail: . ryan.n.terry@lmco.com Suite 100 City: Arlington State: VA Country: USA Zipcode: 22202 > Attention: Ryan N. Terry | Filewm\i‘\ s\;g\ng\\Grant m&,}fi\fi call (or other identifier) T ates ‘ arantep form—e— f: o | International Bureau Approved/M mnmmmmmmmmmmermmememenid x#A

Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation Call Sign: E7541 File No.: SES—STA—20170424—00457 Special Temporary Authority (STA) Lockheed Martin Corporation is granted STA for 180 days, beginning June 30, 2017, to operate its earth station in Carpentersville, NJ to provide telemetry, tracking and control ("TT&C") services during the Electronic Orbit Raising ("EOR") period for SES—15 satellite on center frequency 13999.0 MHz (Earth —to—space) under the following conditions: 1. Operations will not exceed the operational power levels and parameters requested: Maximum EIRP : 83.0 dBW for all carriers EIRP Density: 23.0 dBW/4kHz Emissions: 1 MOOF2D / 400KFXD 2. All operations under this grant of STA shall be on an unprotected and non—harmful interference basis. Lockheed Martin Corporation shall not cause harmful interference to, and shall not claim protection from interference caused to it by, any other lawfully operating radio communication system. 3. In the event of any harmful interference Lockheed Martin Corporation shall cease operations immediately upon notification of such interference, and shall immediately inform the Commission, in writing, of such an event. 4. Currently the 24x7 contact information for the SES—15 satellite mission is as follows: Cell Phone: (609) 865—2658 and/or earth station desk number (908) 859—4050. Request to speak with Mr. Usarzewicz. 5. All operations must comply with the EIRP limitations established in 47 C.F.R. § 2.106 Footnote US 356. 6. Grant of this STA is without prejudice to any determination that the Commission may make regarding pending or future Lockheed Martin Corporation‘s applications. 7. Any action taken or expense incurred as a result of operations pursuant to this STA is solely at Lockheed Martin Corporation‘s risk. This grant is issued pursuant to Section 0.261 of the Commission‘s rules on delegated authority, 47 C.F.R. § 0.261, and is effective upon release. Call Sign\\%\\ 1—...lcvntveinmamemmiaeG (or other identifier) GRANTED International Bureau

2. Contact Name: Ryan N. Terry Phone Number: 703—413—5747 Company: Lockheed Martin Corporation Fax Number: 703—413—5908 Street: 2121 Crystal Drive E—Mail: ryann.terry@Imeco.com Suite 100 City: Washington State: DC Country: USA Zipcode: 22202 — Attention: Relationship: Same (If your application is related to an application filed with the Commission, enter either the file number or the IB Submission ID of the related application. Please enter only one.) 3. Reference File Number SESLIC2008110301443 or Submission ID 4a. Is a fee submitted with this application? @ If Yes, complete and attach FCC Form 159. If No, indicate reason for fee exemption (see 47 C.F.R.Section 1.1114). (e) Governmental Entity 3 Noncommercial educational licensee C Other(please explain): 4b. Fee Classification CGX — Fixed Satellite Transmit/Receive Earth Station 5. Type Request gy Use Prior to Grant g3 Change Station Location @, Other 6. Requested Use Prior Date 06/22/2017 7. CityCarpentersville 8. Latitude (dd mm ss.s h) 40 38 39.1 N

9. State NJ 10. Longitude (dd mm ss.s h) 75 11 27.8 W 11. Please supply any need attachments. Attachment 1: STA extension Attachment 2: NASA Analysis Attachment 3: 12. Description. (If the complete description does not appear in this box, please go to the end of the form to view it in its entirety.) Lockheed Martin Corporation hereby requests Special Temporary Authority for a period of 180 days, beginning June 22, 2017, to operate its Carpentersville, New Jersey fixed earth station (Call Sign E7541) to provide telemetry, tracking and control (TT&C) functions during the Electric Orbit Raising (EOR) phase of operation for the SES—15 satellite. 13. By checking Yes, the undersigned certifies that neither applicant nor any other party to the application is Yes y No subject to a denial of Federal benefits that includes FCC benefits pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti—Drug Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. Section 862, because of a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. See 47 CFR 1.2002(b) for the meaning of "party to the application" for these purposes. 14. Name of Person Signing 15. Title of Person Signing Jennifer A. Warren Vice President, Technology Policy & Regulation 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 AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, Section 312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, Section 503).

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12. Description Lockheed Martin Corporation hereby requests Special Temporary Authority for a period of 180 days, beginning June 22, 2017, to operate its Carpentersville, New Jersey fixed earth station (Call Sign E7541) to provide telemetry, tracking and control (TT&C) functions during the Electric Orbit Raising (EOR) phase of operation for the SES—15 satellite. Specifically, Lockheed Martin seeks authority to transmit to SES—15 on the 13999.0 MHz frequency.

Lockheed Martin Corporation Call Sign E7541 Earth Station STA Attachment Page 1 of 3 Description of Operations and Public Interest Statement Pursuant to 47 CFR 25.120 of the Commission‘s Rules, Lockheed Martin Corporation ("Lockheed Martin®") hereby requests Special Temporary Authority ("STA") for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days to operate its Carpentersville, New Jersey fixed earth station (Call Sign E7541) to provide telemetry, tracking, and control ("TT&C") functions during the Electric Orbit Raising ("EOR") period of operation, ranging, and electric propulsion monitoring for the SES—15 satellite. SES—15 is destined for in—service operation at 129.0° W.L., and is currently scheduled for launch in early—to—mid May 2017,‘ aboard an Arianespace Soyuz rocket, designated VS17, from the Guiana Space Center. 1. Requested STA Operations The EOR TT&C and ranging signals will be transmitted partly in the standard Ku—band for which Lockheed Martin already has authority under Call Sign E7541. As to the instant request for STA, Lockheed Martin seeks continued authority to communicate with SES—15 as a point of communication on the 13999.0 MHz frequency, which falls outside of the currently authorized Ku—band transmit frequencies for the earth station. In all other respects, operation of the earth station will be consistent with the parameters set forth under the existing permanent authority. In order to demonstrate compliance with FCC Report and Order 96—377 regarding operations in the extended Ku—band, Lockheed Martin submits herewith an analysis that states that the proposed operations pose no risk of interference either to U.S. Navy shipboard radar operations or to NASA TDRSS links. Lockheed Martin requested authority to begin communications on May 22, 2017, in preparation for the start of EOR." The all—electric propulsion system of SES—15 requires extended support for the completion of the mission. Accordingly, Lockheed Martin is requesting herein extension of its initial request for an additional one hundred eighty (180) days to cover the entire period required to complete EOR and the in—orbit testing being conducted by the launch provider. ‘ The launch date for the mission has not yet been confirmed, following the recently resolved unrest in French Guiana. 2 IBFS Submission ID 1B2017001137.

Lockheed Martin Corporation Call Sign E7541 Earth Station STA Attachment Page 2 of 3 Lockheed Martin designates Michael Usarzewicz to be the contact person who will be available whenever transmission to SES—15 is to occur through the subject earth station. Mr. Usarzewicz can be reached at the following phone numbers: (609) 865—2658 (cellular) (908) 8$59—4050 (earth station desk) 2. Grant of the Requested Authority Will Serve the Public Interest Lockheed Martin believes that the limited operations it proposes in support of the launch of the SES—15 satellite serve the public interest. Lockheed Martin understands that the SES—15 satellite has been licensed by the Gibraltar administration to SES Satellites (Gibraltar) Limited and is authorized by the FCC for U.S. market access." Lockheed Martin‘s Carpentersville earth station will be part of a global network ofcontrol and ranging facilities that will be used solely to position the satellite as it progresses from transfer orbit to its final location and to calibrate electric propulsion. No end user service will be provided within the United States at any time. The safe and orderly use of the entire geostationary orbital resource and protection of the hundreds of satellites licensed by the U.S. and other countries that operate there depends in no small part on ensuring that the SES—15 satellite is controlled while over North America en route to its final geostationary orbital position. In this regard, Lockheed Martin‘s earth station thus will serve a vital function. Lockheed Martin requests authority to operate its Carpentersville, NJ earth station antenna to provide critical TT&C and ranging services during the EOR mission of the SES—15 satellite, for a term of 180 days, commencing June 22, 2017. 3 FCC File No. SAT—PPL—20160126—00007.

Lockheed Martin Corporation Call Sign E7541 Earth Station STA Attachment Page 3 of 3 TECHNICAL DETAILS OF SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY Satellite Characteristics Satellite: SES—15 (B—702SP) Electric Orbit Raising Orbital Location: 129° W.L. Manufacturer: Boeing SS Launch Vehicle: Soyuz (VS17) Earth Station Characteristics Antenna: 14.2—m TIW Systems Antenna Location: 40°38° 39.1" N / 075° 11° 27.8" W Frequency: 13999.0 MHz Antenna Gain: 63.5 dBi @ 14 GHz Antenna Power: 19.1 dBW (into the flange) Maximum EIRP: 83.0 dBW for all carriers EIRP Density: 23.0 dBW/4kHz Emissions: 1M0O0OF2D / 400KFXD

Exhibit For Lockheed Martin Corporation Carpentersville, New Jersey TIW 14.2 Meter Earth Station Call Sign E7541 Compliance with FCC Report & Order (FCC96—377) for the 13.75 — 14.0 GHz Band Analysis and Calculations 1. Background This Exhibit is presented to demonstrate the extent to which the Lockheed Martin Corporation satellite earth station, which is operated in Carpentersville, New Jersey, is in compliance with FCC REPORT & ORDER 96—377. The potential interference from the earth station to US Navy shipboard radiolocation operations (RADAR) and the NASA space research activities in the 13.75 — 14.0 GHz Band is addressed in this exhibit. The parameters for the earth station are: Table 1. Earth Station Characteristics Coordinates (NAD83): 40°38°‘ 39.1" N, 75° 11° 27.8" W Satellite Location for Earth Station: 129° W (SES—15) Frequency Band: 13.75—14.0 GHz for uplink Polarizations: Circular and Linear Emissions: 1IMOOF2D 400KFXD Modulation: Digital Maximum Aggregate Uplink EIRP: 83.0 dBW for the 1 MHz Carriers 83.0 dBW for the 400 kHz Carriers Transmit Antenna Characteristics Antenna Size: 14.2 meters in Diameter Antenna Type/Model: TIW Systems Gain: 63.5 dBi RF power into Antenna Flange: 1 MHz 19.1 dBW or —4.9 dBW/4 kHz (Maximum)

400 kHz 19.1 dBW . or —0.9 dBW/4 kHz (Maximum) e Minimum Elevation Angles: Carpentersville, NJ. 18.4° @ 244.5° Az. (SES—15) at 129.0° W e Side Lobe Antenna Gain: 32 — 25*1og(0) Because the above uplink spectrum is shared with the Federal Government, coordination in this band requires resolution data pertaining to potential interference between the earth station and both Navy Department and NASA systems. Potential interference from the earth station could impact with the Navy and/or NASA systems in two areas. These areas are noted in FCC Report and Order 96—377 dated September 1996, and consist of (1) Radiolocation and radio navigation, (2) Data Relay Satellites. Summary of Coordination Issues: 1) Potential Impact to Government Radiolocation (Shipboard Radar) 2) Potential Impact to NASA Data Relay Satellite Systems (TDRSS) 2. Potential Impact to Government Radiolocation (Shipboard Radar) Radiolocation operations (RADAR) may occur anywhere in the 13.4 — 14 GHz frequency band aboard ocean going United States Navy ships. The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) order 96—377 allocates the top 250 MHz of this 600 MHz band to the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) on a co—primary basis with the radiolocation operations and provides for an interference protection level of —167 dBW/m*/4 kHz. The closest distance to the shoreline from the Carpentersville earth station is approximately 82.0 km Southeast toward the Atlantic Ocean. The calculation of the power spectral density at this distance is given by: 1 MHz 400 kHz 1. Clear Sky EIRP: 83.0 dBW 83.0 dBW 2.. Carrier Bandwidth: 1 MHz 400.0 kHz 3. PD at antenna input: —4.9 —0.9 dBW/4 kHz 4. Transmit Antenna Gain: 63.9 dBi 5. Antenna Gain Horizon: FCC Reference Pattern 6. Antenna Elevation Angles: 18.4°

The proposed earth station will radiate interference toward the Chesapeake Bay according to its off—axis side—lobe performance. A conservative analysis, using FCC standard reference pattern, results in off—axis antenna gains of —10.0 dBi towards the Atlantic Ocean. The signal density at the shoreline, through free space is: 1MHz Carriers PFD = Antenna Feed Power density (dBW/4 kHz) + Antenna Off—Axis Gain (dB1) — Spread Loss (dBw—m"). —4.9 dBw/4 kHz + (—10.0) dBi —10*log[4II*(82000m]"] —124.1 dBW/m*/4 kHz + Additional Path Losses (~64 dB) —188.1 dBW/m*/4 kHz 400 kHz Carriers PFD = Antenna Feed Power density (dBW/4 kHz) + Antenna Off—Axis Gain (dBi) — Spread Loss (dBw—m"). = —0.9 dBw/4 kHz + (—10.0) dBi— 10*log[4IT*(82000m]"] =—120.1 dBW/m*/4 kHz + Additional Path Losses (~64 dB) =—184.1 dBW/m*/4 kHz Our calculations show additional path loss of approximately 64 dB including absorption loss and earth diffraction loss for the actual path profiles from the proposed earth station to the nearest shoreline. The calculated PFD including additional path losses to the closest shoreline location is —184.1 dBW/m*/4 kHz. This is 17.1 dB below the —167 dBW/m2/4 kHz interference criteria of R&O 96—377. Therefore, there should be no interference to the US Navy RADAR from the Carpentersville earth station due to the distance and the terrain blockage between the site and the shore. 3. Potential Impact to NASA‘s Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) The geographic location of the Lockheed Martin earth station in Carpenterville, New Jersey is outside the 390 km radius coordination contour surrounding NASA‘s White Sands, New Mexico ground station complex. Therefore, the TDRSS space—to—earth link will not be impacted by the Lockheed Martin earth station in Carpentersville, New Jersey.

The TDRSS space—to—space link in the 13.772 to 13.778 GHz band is assumed to be protected if an earth station produces an EIRP less than 71 dBW/6 MHz in this band. The 14.2 meter earth station antenna will have an EIRP greater than 71 dBW/6 MHz for both the 1 MHz and 400 kHz carriers in this band. Therefore, the Carpentersville, New Jersey earth station may not be tuned to operate on frequencies in the 13.772 to 13.778 GHz band. 4. Coordination Issue Result Summary and Conclusions The results of the analysis and calculations performed in this exhibit indicate that compatible operations between the earth station at the Carpentersville facility and the US Navy and NASA systems space—to—earth link. The Carpentersville facility will not transmit in the NASA systems space—to—space link (13772.0 to 13778.0 MHz) therefore avoiding conflict with this system.


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