IBFS / ICFS
SES-STA-20260831-02447
SSC Space (dba USN) is requesting a 180 day STA to commence on Jan.1st 2027 supporting TTC and payload data downlink of the Sentinel 2C satellite. This is a continuation of SES-STA-20260205-00550. The Sentinel 2C is to fly tandem with Sentinel 2A during LEOP and commissioning phase. When Sentinel 2C commissioning phase is completed then Sentinel 2A is to be retired and replaced with Sentinel 2C.
Filing overview
| Status | Pending Payment |
|---|---|
| Applicant FRN | 0004984340 |
| Contact | Universal Space Network, Inc. |
| Filing type | STA |
| Date filed | 2026-08-31 |
| Status date | 2026-08-31 |
| Service | SES |
| FCC source | View the FCC filing record |
Application details
- FCC form
- FCC Form 312
- Application type
- APPLICATION FOR EARTH STATION SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY
Application summary
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- SSC Space (dba USN) is requesting a 180 day STA to commence on Jan.1st 2027 supporting TTC and payload data downlink of the Sentinel 2C satellite. This is a continuation of SES-STA-20260205-00550. The Sentinel 2C is to fly tandem with Sentinel 2A during LEOP and commissioning phase. When Sentinel 2C commissioning phase is completed then Sentinel 2A is to be retired and replaced with Sentinel 2C.
1. Applicant Information
- FRN
- 0004984340
- Name
- Universal Space Network, Inc.
- Street Address
- 727 Norristown Rd
- Street Address 2
- Building 8, Suite #310
- City
- Lower Gwynedd
- State
- PA
- Zip Code/Postal Code
- 19002
- Country
- United States of America
- Attention
- Goran Baban
- Title
- Regulatory Manager
- Phone
- 2153289130
- Fax
- 215 3289132
- Goran.Baban@sscspace.com
2. Contact Information
- Same As Licensee
- Yes
- FRN
- 0004984340
- Name
- Universal Space Network, Inc.
- Street Address
- 727 Norristown Rd
- Street Address 2
- Building 8, Suite #310
- City
- Lower Gwynedd
- State
- PA
- Zip Code/Postal Code
- 19002
- Country
- United States of America
- Attention
- Goran Baban
- Title
- Regulatory Manager
- Phone
- 2153289130
- Fax
- 215 3289132
- Goran.Baban@sscspace.com
- Relationship
- Same
STA Information
- 3. Related File Number
- SES-STA-20260205-00550 (FCC source; not archived locally)
Application Fees
- 5. Will a fee be paid?
- Yes
- 5a. If yes, select the appropriate fee code for the application.
- BHD
- Fee Amount
- 220
Waivers
- 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.
- Part 25 & Part 26
- Attach a statement explaining the waiver request and identifying the rule number(s) involved:
- 260831 Narrative Waiver NTIA-Trail-Sentinel 2C-STA180 days.pdf
- Type of Request
- Other
- Requested Start Date
- 2027-01-01
STA request
- 13. Description
- SSC Space (dba USN) is requesting a 180 day STA to commence on Jan.1st 2027 supporting TTC and payload data downlink of the Sentinel 2C satellite. This is a continuation of SES-STA-20260205-00550. The Sentinel 2C is to fly tandem with Sentinel 2A during LEOP and commissioning phase. When Sentinel 2C commissioning phase is completed then Sentinel 2A is to be retired and replaced with Sentinel 2C.
- 14. Is the Applicant filing an optional Schedule B with this application?
- No
Attachments/Confidential Treatment of Attachments
- 15. Is the Applicant requesting confidential treatment of an attachment(s) under section 0.459 of the Commission's rules?
- No
Certification
- Certification Statement
- Yes
Signature
- First Name
- Goran
- Last Name
- Baban
- Title
- Regulatory Manager
- Signature
- GB
- Date
- 2026-08-31
Related filings
| Relationship | Filing |
|---|---|
| related | SES-STA-20260205-00550 (FCC source; not archived locally) |
Sources and provenance
| Source | Source record | Retrieved | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICFS | SES-STA-20260831-02447 | 2026-09-01 02:54:58 | Direct Source Record |
Selected field provenance
| Field | Displayed value | Source | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status | Pending Payment | ICFS SES-STA-20260831-02447 | 2026-09-01 02:54:58 |
| Description | SSC Space (dba USN) is requesting a 180 day STA to commence on Jan.1st 2027 supporting TTC and payload data downlink of the Sentinel 2C satellite. This is a continuation of SES-STA-20260205-00550. The Sentinel 2C is to fly tandem with Sentinel 2A during LEOP and commissioning phase. When Sentinel 2C commissioning phase is completed then Sentinel 2A is to be retired and replaced with Sentinel 2C. | ICFS SES-STA-20260831-02447 | 2026-09-01 02:54:58 |
| Applicant Name | Universal Space Network, Inc. | ICFS SES-STA-20260831-02447 | 2026-09-01 02:54:58 |
| Applicant Frn | 0004984340 | ICFS SES-STA-20260831-02447 | 2026-09-01 02:54:58 |
| Date Filed | 2026-08-31 | ICFS SES-STA-20260831-02447 | 2026-09-01 02:54:58 |
| Status Date | 2026-08-31 | ICFS SES-STA-20260831-02447 | 2026-09-01 02:54:58 |
Documents
| Document | Type | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 260831 Narrative Waiver NTIA-Trail-Sentinel 2C-STA180 days.pdf | Attach a statement explaining the waiver request and identifying the rule number(s) involved: | 2026-08-31 | Available |