(a) "Flight" shall mean the flight of a Falcon 9 launchvehicle, commencing with ignition of the first stage fromSLC-4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB) and transportingcommunications, remote sensing, or navigation classpayloads to low Earth orbit. Flight includes flyback ofthe first stage booster for landing at Landing Zone 4 atVAFB, landing on a droneship, or splashdown in the ocean asdescribed in the application. ...Authorization: SpaceX is authorized to conduct flights oflaunch vehicles:(a) Using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle;(b) From Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air ForceBase, California;(c) On a flight azimuth between 173 and 209 degrees;(d) Transporting a communications, remote sensing, ornavigation class payloads to low Earth orbit; and(e) According to the launch vehicle, launch vehiclesystems, and safety management program represented inthe SpaceX application as of the date of this order,and any amendments to the license applicationapproved by the FAA, in writing....4. Liability Insurance: SpaceX shall maintain a policy orpolicies of liability insurance (or otherwise demonstratefinancial responsibility) in accordance with 14 C.F.R.§ 440.9(b) in the amount of:(a) Fifty Million Dollars ($50,000,000) for covered claimsresulting from flight of the Falcon 9 launch vehiclefrom Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB), and(b) Nine Million Dollars ($9,000,000) for covered claimsresulting from pre-flight operations performed at VAFB.5. Government Property Insurance: SpaceX shall maintain apolicy or policies of insurance (or otherwise demonstratefinancial responsibility) in accordance with .14 C.F.R§ 440.9(d) in the amount of:(a) One Hundred Million Dollars ($100,000,000) for coveredclaims resulting from flight of the Falcon 9 la-unchvehicle from VAFB, and(b) Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) for covered claimsresulting from pre-flight operations performed at VAFB.
Maybe this is SpX-16. DM-1 has been delayed to January next year.
Quote from: Steven Pietrobon on 10/25/2018 07:12 amMaybe this is SpX-16. DM-1 has been delayed to January next year.Isn't SpX-16 going from 40?
This STA is intended to cover pre-launch testing for a commercial payload on mission 1384. Tests involve fairing re-rad operations at pad 40 at Cape Canaveral AFS. This STA is not for flight.Operation Start Date: 12/12/2018
PSN VI? 1844-EX-ST-2018QuoteThis STA is intended to cover pre-launch testing for a commercial payload on mission 1384. Tests involve fairing re-rad operations at pad 40 at Cape Canaveral AFS. This STA is not for flight.Operation Start Date: 12/12/2018
How far will this be of the coast?
Description of Research ProjectSpaceX is looking to fly and operate a Research and Development (R&D) Vertical Takeoff, VerticalLanding (VTVL) vehicle at its South Texas location. The vehicle will take off, ascend vertically to a lowaltitude, and then descend back to its original landing spot. While the vehicle is in the air, it is importantto have communications with the vehicle for two main reasons:1. Downlink: SpaceX can view the data in real‐time and ensure that all parameters remainnominal.2. Uplink: If there is an anomaly, SpaceX needs the ability to command the vehicle into a safe state(as a backup to its onboard safety systems).Thus, to ensure both a safe and useful test, it is important for SpaceX to maintain a bidirectional RF linkbetween the control center and the vehicle.SpaceX wishes to use the same transmitters on the VTVL vehicle that it uses on its other vehicles. Themajor difference is that the ERP is reduced on this vehicle by two orders of magnitude. This transmitterhas been demonstrated to be very safe and reliable under both flight and test conditions and theregulatory agencies involved (both FAA and FCC) are familiar with the hardware and frequencies.The tests themselves are divided into low‐altitude and higher‐altitude tests. The low‐altitude tests staybelow 500 meters in altitude and last approximately 100 seconds. These tests will be run approximatelythree times per week during the initial portion of the program. The higher‐altitude tests can go as highas 5 km and will occur approximately once per week. These tests last approximately 6 minutes.Please note that SpaceX is also applying for an experimental permit from the FAA in order to gainpermission to run these VTVL tests.
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary: SpaceX would like to perform further testing of a radar altimeter on board a helicopter nearby the Vandenberg Air Force Base and also near SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, CA. Emission will last between several minutes to half an hour in duration, and take place once at each location. All tests will be radiating from the helicopter, with the antenna pointed directly at the ground. All testing based out of Vandenberg will be pre-coordinated with Vandenberg Air Force Base.
/u/Alexphysics found this on Reddit.SpaceX FCC license app to support VTVL testing.They also have an Exhibit A detailing their test program.The summary is low altitude (~500 m, 100 s) 3 times a week and a high altitude test (5 km, 6 minutes) once a week.