Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Orbital Sciences Corporation
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Michael
Last Name:
Maguire
Phone Number:
703-406-5898
Title:
Systems 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:
2012-02-14 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Michael C. Maguire
Title of Applicant (if any):
Systems Engineer
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Orbital Sciences Corporation (Orbital) will launch and operate the Cygnus spacecraft as part of the NASA Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) program, Space Act Agreement NNJ08TA32S. The Cygnus mission will include launch, orbit, orbit raising manoeuvres, approach and berthing with the International Space Station (ISS), unberthing and withdrawal from the ISS, orbit manoeuvring, and destructive re-entry into the Earths atmosphere. Spacecraft telemetry supports all phases of mission operations. An STA is requested at the direction of NASA and the NTIA due to the short duration of the mission and the need for close coordination within the necessary frequency bands.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WF9XMG
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Thales
Equipment 1 Model Number
605051AA-50
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Electric Company
Equipment 2 Model Number
F7F3413-G
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
2
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Spacecraft telemetry (return) links for monitor of Cygnus spacecraft operations. Return links include: Mode 1: Spread spectrum operation with NASA TDRSS Mode 2: Low data rate operation with NASA TDRSS (contingency mode only) Mode 3: High data rate operation with Ground Stations
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation