Electron | 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.
Mission Details
- Launch date: July 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC
- Launch vehicle: Electron
- Operator: Rocket Lab
- Launch site: Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
- Mission type: Technology