Electron | LOXSAT 1
🕑 Local: Thu, Dec 31, 1:00 PM GMT+13
🌴 Pacific: Wed, Dec 30, 4:00 PM PST
Time precision: Year
Pad: Unknown Pad
Location: Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Rocket: Electron
Provider: Rocket Lab
Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
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.
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