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'''LOXSAT''' is a ] funded ] fluid management demonstration satellite mission.<ref name=Eta-2021>{{cite press release |url=https://www.einpresswire.com/article/539693289/nasa-awards-eta-space-contract-for-gas-stations-in-space |title=NASA Awards Eta Space Contract for Gas Stations in Space |work=Eta Space |date=29 April 2021 |access-date=30 April 2021 |via=EIN Presswire}}</ref> Eta Space is building the payload. '''LOXSAT''' is a ] funded ] fluid management demonstration satellite mission.<ref name=Eta-2021>{{cite press release |url=https://www.einpresswire.com/article/539693289/nasa-awards-eta-space-contract-for-gas-stations-in-space |title=NASA Awards Eta Space Contract for Gas Stations in Space |work=Eta Space |date=29 April 2021 |access-date=30 April 2021 |via=EIN Presswire}}</ref> Eta Space is building the payload.


It is planned to launch in August 2023 on a ] launcher.<ref>{{cite web |last=Baylor |first=Michael |url=https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/6824 |title=Electron - LOXSAT 1 |access-date=5 June 2022 |work=Next Spaceflight}}</ref> It is scheduled to launch no earlier than March 2024 on a ] launcher.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rocketlabusa.com/missions/upcoming-missions/loxsat1/ |title=LOXSAT1 – Helping to build and launch a gas station to space |work=] |access-date=18 August 2022}}</ref>


NASA ] is due 15 June 2022.<ref name=bdg-2022/> NASA ] is due 15 June 2022.<ref name=bdg-2022/>


;Mission objectives: == Mission objectives ==
To demonstrate on-orbit docking and cryogenic refueling operations using a cryogenic fluid transfer disconnect and latching mechanism developed for depot applications. Also to demonstrate repeated mating/de-mating and the transfer of liquid oxygen.<ref name=Altius-2021>{{cite press release |url=https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Altius_Space_Machines_to_support_of_Eta_Space_and_NASAs_LOXSAT_Cryogenic_Fluid_Management_Mission_999.html |date=25 Aug 2021 |title=Altius Space Machines to support of Eta Space and NASA's LOXSAT Cryogenic Fluid Management Mission}}</ref> 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.<ref name=Altius-2021>{{cite press release |url=https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Altius_Space_Machines_to_support_of_Eta_Space_and_NASAs_LOXSAT_Cryogenic_Fluid_Management_Mission_999.html |date=25 Aug 2021 |title=Altius Space Machines to support of Eta Space and NASA's LOXSAT Cryogenic Fluid Management Mission}}</ref>


A LOXSAT 2 mission is being defined.<ref name=Eta-2021/> A LOXSAT2 mission is being defined.<ref name=Eta-2021/>


LOXSAT-1 will test technology for Eta's orbital depot "CryoDock".<ref name=bdg-2022></ref> LOXSAT1 will test technology for Eta's orbital depot "CryoDock".<ref name=bdg-2022></ref>

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

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

NASA critical design review is due 15 June 2022.

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.

A LOXSAT2 mission is being defined.

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

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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