Experimental Licensing System

1800-EX-ST-2026

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation

Experimental Licensing System filing 1800-EX-ST-2026 submitted by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation.

Filing overview

StatusPending
Call signWX9XKA
Date filed2026-09-08
Status date2026-09-08
FCC sourceView the FCC filing record

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:
c/o Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP
City:
Washington
E-Mail Address:
lmontgomery@wbklaw.com
State:
DC
Street Address:
1800 M Street NW, Suite 800N
Zip Code:
20036

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:
Daniel
Last Name:
Rodgers
Phone Number:
703-234-9063
Title:
Sr. Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer

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:
2026-09-08 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Daniel Rodgers
Title of Applicant (if any):
Sr. Principal RF MDE

Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation hereby requests a six-month Special Temporary Authority (STA) extension for the NG-24 Cygnus spacecraft mission STA previously granted under File No. 0082-EX-ST-2026. This request is being filed to account for changes made to the spacecraft departure date from the ISS. Please see the attached Exhibit I.

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Callsign:
WX9XKA
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
L-3Harris Cincinnati Electronics
Equipment 1 Model Number
6354-PF4520-05
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Equipment 2 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
L-3Harris Cincinnati Electronics
Equipment 2 Model Number
6354-PF4520-06
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
2

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation hereby requests a six-month Special Temporary Authority (STA) extension for the NG-24 Cygnus spacecraft mission STA previously granted under File No. 0082-EX-ST-2026. This request is being filed to account for changes made to the spacecraft departure date from the ISS. Please see the attached Exhibit I.

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:
03/27/2027
Operation Start Date:
09/29/2026

Frequencies

ActionLower MHzUpper MHzClassOutput WERP WEmissionSignal
NewMO14.7900005.4800003M00G1DSQPSK
NewMO14.7900005.4800004M98G1DSQPSK
NewMO14.9600007.6700005M93G1DSQPN
NewMO14.7900005.4800006M16G1DSQPN
NewMO23.3900008.6700006M16G1DSQPN

Sites

SiteLocationCoordinatesOperating areaCountyRadius
North WestLEO Spacecraft-415km altitude-51

Sources and provenance

SourceSource recordRetrievedMatch
ELS1800-EX-ST-20262026-09-09 09:42:23Direct Source Record
Selected field provenance
FieldDisplayed valueSourceObserved
StatusPendingELS 1800-EX-ST-20262026-09-09 09:42:23
Applicant NameNorthrop Grumman Systems CorporationELS 1800-EX-ST-20262026-09-09 09:42:23
Call SignWX9XKAELS 1800-EX-ST-20262026-09-09 09:42:23
Receipt Date2026-09-08ELS 1800-EX-ST-20262026-09-09 09:42:23
Status Date2026-09-08ELS 1800-EX-ST-20262026-09-09 09:42:23

Documents

DocumentTypeDateStatus
Exhibit I Request for Extension of STAText Documents2026-09-08Available