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LOXSAT 1

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NASA
Vehicle
Electron
Launch Site
Unknown Pad
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Profile
Technology
Monday, August 31, 2026

Mission State

Schedule
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Name Origin

AI

LOXSAT 1 refers directly to the primary payload, a technology demonstration satellite for Eta Space. 'LOX' stands for Liquid Oxygen and 'SAT' for Satellite, reflecting its mission to test cryogenic fluid management systems in orbit for future space exploration.

"LOXSAT 1"

Mission Overview

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.

Technical Details

Vehicle
Electron
Rocket Lab launch vehicle
Launch Site
Unknown Pad
Unknown Pad
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Planned deployment regime
Mission Profile
Technology
Mission architecture
Customer
NASA
Mission customer