LOXSAT

LOXSAT is a NASA funded cryogenic fluid management demonstration satellite mission.[1] Eta Space is building the payload.

It is scheduled to launch no earlier than March 2024 on a Rocket Lab Electron launcher.[2]

NASA critical design review is due 15 June 2022.[3]

Mission objectives

LOXSAT aims to demonstrate on-orbit docking and cryogenic refueling operations using a cryogenic fluid transfer disconnect and latching mechanism developed for depot applications. It will also demonstrate repeated mating/de-mating and the transfer of liquid oxygen.[4]

A LOXSAT2 mission is being defined.[1]

LOXSAT1 will test technology for Eta's orbital depot "CryoDock".[3]

See also

References
  1. "NASA Awards Eta Space Contract for Gas Stations in Space". Eta Space (Press release). 29 April 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2021 – via EIN Presswire.
  2. "LOXSAT1 – Helping to build and launch a gas station to space". Rocket Lab. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  3. PLAY IT COOL: THIS COMPANY IS BUILDING A CRYOGENIC GAS STATION IN SPACE May 2022
  4. "Altius Space Machines to support of Eta Space and NASA's LOXSAT Cryogenic Fluid Management Mission" (Press release). 25 Aug 2021.


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