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FCC Experimental Licensing Guidelines for CubeSat Operations

Understand the FCC regulations and procedures for conducting CubeSat operations under Part 5 of the FCC rules. Learn about filing requirements, technical specifications, frequency considerations, and key contacts for assistance.

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FCC Experimental Licensing Guidelines for CubeSat Operations

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  1. FCC Experimental Licensing Anthony Serafini FCC/OET January 2015

  2. Experimental Operations • Regulated under Part 5 of the FCC rules • Administered by the FCC’s Office of Engineering and Technology (OET), Experimental Licensing Branch • Experimentation in scientific or technical radio research and communications essential to a research project across all radio services • Each application reviewed on a case by case basis • Operations are on a non-interference, unprotected basis

  3. Cube Quest • Where to file – Form 442 using ELS system www.fcc.gov/els • When – file early • What • Administrative information • Technical specifications – frequency, power, bandwidth, emission • Description of the project and operation of the space station • Things to consider • IARU coordination (if using amateur frequencies); • Orbital Debris and end of mission disposal; and • Any special designs

  4. Frequency Considerations • Satellite – FCC Part 25 bands • Existing space service bands may be candidates for consideration • Must not interfere with existing licensees • Amateur frequency bands • Still requires a Part 5 Experimental license • Some bands are heavily used by amateur licensees and are not recommended • Requires IARU coordination, see http://www.iaru.org/satellite.html • Part 15 bands • Still requires a Part 5 Experimental license • Some bands are heavily congested

  5. Example: CubeSat licensing

  6. Contacts • General questions • Nancy Hey 202-418-2432 • ELS system help • Douglas Young 202-418-2440 • Experimental process questions • Nnake Nweke, Chief, Experimental Licensing Branch 202-418-0758 • Tony Serafini 202-418-2456

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