Electron | LOXSAT 1
Provider: Rocket Lab
Vehicle: Electron
Launch Date:
Launch Site: Unknown Pad
Target Orbit: LEO
Orbital Compute Tier: Low
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.
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