PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 445 12th STREET S.W. WASHINGTON D.C. 20554 News media information 202-418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov (or ftp.fcc.gov) TTY (202) 418-2555 Report No. SAT-01399 Friday June 28, 2019 Satellite Policy Branch Information Space Station Applications Accepted for Filing The applications listed below have been found, upon initial review, to be acceptable for filing. The Commission reserves the right to return any of the applications if, upon further examination, it is determined that the application is not in conformance with the Commission's rules or its policies. Consideration of each satellite application in this Public Notice may depend on the Commission's action on another satellite application earlier in the queue. Petitions, oppositions, and other pleadings filed in response to this notice should conform to Section 25.154 of the Commission's rules, unless otherwise noted. 47 C.F.R. § 25.154. SAT-MOD-20190516-00039 E S2666 Silkwave Africa, LLC Date Filed: 05/16/2019 16:35:09:56000 Modification Silkwave Africa LLC seeks modification of its authorization to launch and operate the Silkwave 2 satellite (formerly known as AfriStar-2), at the 21.0° E.L. orbital location. Specifically, Silkwave seeks authority to (1) operate in the entire 1452-1492 MHz band, subject to ITU requirements, to provide downlink Broadcast Satellite Service (sound) (BSS (sound)); (2) increase EIRP and EIRP density parameters; and (3) extend the time allowed to construct and launch Silkwave 2 until December 2022. Silkwave requests extension of the previously granted waivers of Sections 25.164 and 25.165(a)(2) of the Commission's rules in connection with this application. For more information concerning this Notice, contact the Satellite Division at 202-418-0719; TTY 1-888-835-5322. Page 1 of 1