IBFS / ICFS
SES-STA-20260223-00928
SSC Space US (dba USN) request a 180 day STA to support Eumetsat's Metop-SG A1&B1 TT&C operations from its Alaska North Pole station commencing July 5th 2026. Eumetsat/Metop has critical partnership with NOAA since over 35 years. On Oct. 7th 2024 a long-term license application for Metop-SG was submitted, SES-LIC-20241007-02057. This is an extension of SES-STA-20250514-00673
Filing overview
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| Applicant FRN | 0004984340 |
| Contact | Universal Space Network, Inc. |
| Filing type | STA |
| Date filed | 2026-02-23 |
| Status date | 2026-07-14 |
| Grant date | 2026-07-14 |
| Expiration date | 2027-01-09 |
| Service | SES |
| Last action | Grant of Authority |
| 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
- Enter a description of this application to identify it on the main menu:
- SSC Space US (dba USN) request a 180 day STA to support Eumetsat's Metop-SG A1&B1 TT&C operations from its Alaska North Pole station commencing July 5th 2026. Eumetsat/Metop has critical partnership with NOAA since over 35 years. On Oct. 7th 2024 a long-term license application for Metop-SG was submitted, SES-LIC-20241007-02057. This is an extension of SES-STA-20250514-00673
Filing preparer
- Filing on Behalf of:
- Goran Baban
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-20250514-00673 (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:
- 260224 Metop-SG A1&B1 TT&C STA-180 Narrative-Waiver-NTIA Trail Alaska.pdf
- Type of Request
- Other
- Requested Start Date
- 2026-07-05
STA request
- 10. Requested Duration (not to exceed 180 days)
- 180
- 13. Description
- SSC Space US (dba USN) request a 180 day STA to support Eumetsat's Metop-SG A1&B1 TT&C operations from its Alaska North Pole station commencing July 5th 2026. Eumetsat/Metop has critical partnership with NOAA since over 35 years. On Oct. 7th 2024 a long-term license application for Metop-SG was submitted, SES-LIC-20241007-02057. This is an extension of SES-STA-20250514-00673
- 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
- 2026-02-23
Related filings
| Relationship | Filing |
|---|---|
| related | SES-STA-20250514-00673 (FCC source; not archived locally) |
Sources and provenance
| Source | Source record | Retrieved | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICFS | SES-STA-20260223-00928 | 2026-07-31 04:43:24 | Source Primary |
Selected field provenance
| Field | Displayed value | Source | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status | Closed | ICFS SES-STA-20260223-00928 | 2026-07-31 04:43:24 |
| Description | SSC Space US (dba USN) request a 180 day STA to support Eumetsat's Metop-SG A1&B1 TT&C operations from its Alaska North Pole station commencing July 5th 2026. Eumetsat/Metop has critical partnership with NOAA since over 35 years. On Oct. 7th 2024 a long-term license application for Metop-SG was submitted, SES-LIC-20241007-02057. This is an extension of SES-STA-20250514-00673 | ICFS SES-STA-20260223-00928 | 2026-07-31 04:43:24 |
| Applicant Name | Universal Space Network, Inc. | ICFS SES-STA-20260223-00928 | 2026-07-31 04:43:24 |
| Applicant Frn | 0004984340 | ICFS SES-STA-20260223-00928 | 2026-07-31 04:43:24 |
| Date Filed | 2026-02-23 | ICFS SES-STA-20260223-00928 | 2026-07-31 04:43:24 |
| Status Date | 2026-07-14 | ICFS SES-STA-20260223-00928 | 2026-07-31 04:43:24 |
| Grant Date | 2026-07-14 | ICFS SES-STA-20260223-00928 | 2026-07-31 04:43:24 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-01-09 | ICFS SES-STA-20260223-00928 | 2026-07-31 04:43:24 |
Documents
| Document | Type | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| STA Grant - SES-STA-20260223-00928.pdf | STA Grant | 2026-07-14 | Available |
| 251024 Freq Coord Report Metop-SG 1&2A&B Combined USAK01&04.pdf | Form Attachment | 2026-02-23 | Available |
| 260224 Metop-SG A1&B1 TT&C STA-180 Narrative-Waiver-NTIA Trail Alaska.pdf | Attach a statement explaining the waiver request and identifying the rule number(s) involved: | 2026-02-23 | Available |