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LOXSAT 1

upcomingElectron | LOXSAT 1

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.

Overview

Date / time
July 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC
Outcome
upcoming
Launch site
Unknown Pad
Mission
LOXSAT 1
Mission type
Technology
Orbit achieved
Low Earth Orbit
Launch vehicle
Electron →
Launch provider
Rocket Lab →