Experimental Licensing System

1851-EX-ST-2026

Near Space Launch, Inc.

Experimental Licensing System filing 1851-EX-ST-2026 submitted by Near Space Launch, Inc..

Filing overview

StatusPending
Call signWA9XPN
Date filed2026-09-15
Status date2026-09-15
FCC sourceView the FCC filing record

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:
Jeffrey F. Dailey
City:
Upland
Country:
United States
E-Mail Address:
jfdailey@nearspacelaunch.com
P.O. Box:
46989
State:
IN
Street Address:
8702 East 825 South
Zip Code:
46989

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:
Near Space Launch, Inc.

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:
Michael
Last Name:
Miller
Phone Number:
4153853842
Title:
Licensing Coordinator

Special Temporary Authority application - Certification

Applicant certification
Neither the applicant nor any other party to the application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits that includes FCC benefits pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. Section 862, because of a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. The applicant hereby waives any claim to the use of any particular frequency or electromagnetic spectrum as against the regulatory power of the United States because of the prvious use of the same, whether by license or otherwise, and requests authorization in accordance with this application. (See Section 304 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.) The applicant acknowledges that all statements made in this application and attached exhibits are considered material representations, and that all the exhibits part hereof and are incorporated herein as if set out in full in this application; undersigned certifies that all statements in this application are true, complete and correct to the best of his/her knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Applicant certifies that construction of the station would NOT be an action which is likely to have a significant environmental effect. See the Commission's Rules, 47 CFR1.1301-1.1319.
Date:
2026-09-15 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Jeff Dailey
Title of Applicant (if any):
VP Engineering

Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
STA is necessary to continue operation of communications for the spacecraft.

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Callsign:
WA9XPN
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Iridium
Equipment 1 Model Number
9603
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
Student Education.

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:
03/31/2027
Operation Start Date:
10/01/2026

Frequencies

ActionLower MHzUpper MHzClassOutput WERP WEmissionSignal
New1618.725000001626.50000000MO1.3000002.18000041K7Q7WQPSK

Sites

SiteLocationCoordinatesOperating areaCountyRadius
North WestLEO Iridium 9603

Sources and provenance

SourceSource recordRetrievedMatch
ELS1851-EX-ST-20262026-09-16 05:01:48Direct Source Record
Selected field provenance
FieldDisplayed valueSourceObserved
StatusPendingELS 1851-EX-ST-20262026-09-16 05:01:48
Applicant NameNear Space Launch, Inc.ELS 1851-EX-ST-20262026-09-16 05:01:48
Call SignWA9XPNELS 1851-EX-ST-20262026-09-16 05:01:48
Receipt Date2026-09-15ELS 1851-EX-ST-20262026-09-16 05:01:48
Status Date2026-09-15ELS 1851-EX-ST-20262026-09-16 05:01:48

Documents

DocumentTypeDateStatus
NTIA Space Record Data FormText Documents2026-09-15Pending archive
Iridium Companion License GrantText Documents2026-09-15Pending archive
Technical DescriptionText Documents2026-09-15Pending archive
ITU Cost Recovery LetterText Documents2026-09-15Pending archive
Stop BuzzerText Documents2026-09-15Pending archive
Spacecap DatabaseMicrosoft Access Database2026-09-15Pending archive