Part 25 Space Station License and Market Access Checklist

Form 312

Form 312 Template, note that this fillable version of the form is provided for reference, but applicants input text directly into ICFS.

Applications for space stations must be filed electronically on FCC Form 312 and include all information required under § 25.114.

Form 312, Question 40

Form 312, Question 40: Corporate Ownership Template

Form 312, Question 40: Corporate Ownership Example

Applicants and market access petitioners are required to disclose all stockholders owning an indirect or direct equity or voting interest of 10 percent or more of the Filer's stock. Information to disclose include: the percentages held, name, address, and citizenship of each interest holder. 
The names and addresses of the officers and directors of the Filer are required. A box diagram showing relationship amongst owners and entities can be helpful to provide.

Indirect stock ownership disclosure: Indirect stock ownership of 10% or more must be disclosed. To calculate the ownership percentage, multiply the percentage each agent has in the vertical ownership chain. For example, if A owns 30 percent of company X, which owns 60 percent of company Y, which owns 26 percent of “applicant,” then X's interest in “applicant” would be 26 percent (the same as Y's interest because X's interest in Y exceeds 50 percent), and A's interest in “applicant” would be 7.8 percent (0.30 × 0.26 because A's interest in X is less than 50 percent).

Additional information on foreign ownership.

The Enforcement Bureau also issued a public notice (DA-23-336) on this in 2023. From page 3 of the Notice: Through this review process, the applicant provides the Commission with, among other things, contact information, ownership information (equity and voting interests), including citizenship, information on any affiliations it may have with foreign carriers, certification that it will comply with Commission rules, and certification that the applicant is not subject to denial of federal benefits pursuant to the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988. 47 CFR 63.04, 63.18(a)-(d), (h)-(p), 63.24(e)(2).  

Narrative

Part 25 Narrative Template for U.S. Space Station License

Part 25 Narrative Template for Market Access for Non-U.S. satellite or system (Petition for Declaratory Ruling)

The legal Narrative provides information pertaining to the proposed system’s space and ground segment, and band-by-band frequency use. It additionally covers how the proposed system will serve the public interest, and whether there are any requests for waivers of the Commission’s rules.  

Separate templates for U.S. licenses and market access petitions are provided.

Technical Annex

Due to the complexity and unique nature of Technical Annex, templates and example documents are not provided.

The Technical Annex provides information (in the form of diagrams, tables, and text) required in section 25.114(d) that is not part of the “fill in the box” format of the Schedule S or other Exhibits.

Some applicants find it helpful to complete a Compliance Matrix, or table of listing each regulation and the corresponding Technical Annex section in which it is covered.

Schedule S

Specific Instructions for Schedule S (April 2016) - updated version forthcoming with ICFS update

The Schedule S contains most of the technical and operational details, primarily included in 25.114(c), pertaining to the space station.

An updated version of Schedule S is planned as part of the forthcoming ICFS update.

Orbital Debris Mitigation Plan

Templates and examples are targeted for release by Q2 2024.

ITU SpaceCap Filing (API / CR)

Applicants must download the latest version of the ITU SpaceCap software to produce an ITU filing.
To obtain an FCC issued operating agency code, email kal.krautkramer@fcc.gov and request an operating agency code.  You will need to identify a point of contact to receive the ITU invoice for cost recovery fees for your network.  Next you will need to request an FCC issued network name, by emailing joseph.hill@fcc.gov and kathyrn.medley@fcc.gov. This name will need to be included in the FCC ITU Filing Cover Letter and in the Cost Recovery Letter (templates below). If you do not obtain a FCC issued satellite network name before submitting these ITU related documents, you will be asked to update and resubmit them with the issued satellite network name. 
Note: Please do not attach the SpaceCap filing in ICFS. Instead, email the filing with a .itu file extension, replacing .mdb to Joe Hill and Kathyrn Medley.

ITU Graphical Interference Management System (GIMS) file

Applicants must download the latest version of the ITU GIMS software, and utilize the tool to document aspects such as beam patterns, and coverage areas.

The ITU provides GIMS exercises and how-to videos on their website.

ITU SpaceVal Output

Please supply a screenshot of your SpaceVal output showing no fatal errors (warnings are okay).

FCC Cover Letter for ITU SpaceCap Filing

FCC Cover Letter for ITU SpaceCap Filing

ITU Cost Recovery Letter

ITU Cost Recovery Template