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SES-STA-20260727-02122

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Enter a description of this application to identify it on the main menu:: SES-LIC-20260724-02107 | E260526 | Initial STA | 60 Days | Aurora, Illinois | 2026-08-10

6. Does the Applicant request a waiver(s) of the Commission's rules?: Yes
6a. Identify the rule section(s) for which a waiver is sought below.: 47 CFR Sections 2.106, 25.115(f)(1), and 25.146(a)(2)
Attach a statement explaining the waiver request and identifying the rule number(s) involved:: Aurora, IL - Narrative and Waiver Requests.pdf
Type of Request: Use Prior to Grant
Requested Start Date: 2026-08-10

8. City: Aurora
9. State: IL
10. Requested Duration (not to exceed 180 days): 60
11. Latitude (dd mm ss.s h): 41 46 20.2218 N
12. Longitude (dd mm ss.s h): 88 13 2.4708 W
13. Description: E260526 | SES-LIC-20260724-02107 - SpaceX Services seeks a 60-day STA for the operations proposed in the underlying earth station application listed in field 3 of this application, in Aurora, Illinois. This gateway will protect terrestrial and space systems in shared spectrum bands, as set forth in the underlying earth station application. Operations under this STA will be on a non-harmful interference basis. To the extent necessary, SpaceX Services seeks waivers of Sections 2.106, 25.115(f)(1), and 25.146(a)(2) to permit SpaceX Services to temporarily conduct the proposed operations while the underlying earth station application is pending. Good cause exists for granting these waivers for at least the reasons provided in the underlying application’s Narrative and Waiver Requests, which are provided with this STA request. This STA will serve the public interest by promoting the health and safety of SpaceX's NGSO constellations and supporting robust next-generation satellite broadband for consumers. Should an issue arise; SpaceX Services can be reached at satellite-operators-pager@spacex.com, which links to the pagers of appropriate technical personnel 24/7.
14. Is the Applicant filing an optional Schedule B with this application?: No

15. Is the Applicant requesting confidential treatment of an attachment(s) under section 0.459 of the Commission's rules?: No

Document	Type	Date	Status
Aurora, IL - Narrative and Waiver Requests.pdf	Attach a statement explaining the waiver request and identifying the rule number(s) involved:	2026-07-27	Available