Rocket Lab
LOXSAT 1
TBD
- NET (T-0)
- 31 JUL · 00:00 UTC
- Window
- Instantaneous
- Rocket
- Electron
- Operator
- Rocket Lab
- Pad
- Unknown Pad · Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
- Payload
- LOXSAT 1
- Orbit
- Low Earth OrbitLEO
Mission
LOXSAT 1 is a demonstration satellite of a complete cryogenic oxygen fluid management system in orbit, developed by Eta Space and sponsored by NASA's Tipping Point program. The system will be integrated on a Rocket Lab Photon-LEO satellite bus and collect critical cryogenic fluid management data in orbit for 9 months, demonstrating capabilities of in-space cryogenic storage and transferal. Eta Space plans to use technology developed for this mission to develop a truly commercial depot intended to serve multiple customers in the future.