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| '''LOXSAT''' is a ] funded ] fluid management demonstration satellite mission. Eta Space is building the payload.<ref>{{cite press release |url=https://www.einpresswire.com/article/640752889/assembly-underway-on-eta-space-s-loxsat |title=Assembly Underway on Eta Space's LOXSAT |date=23 June 2023 |access-date=21 November 2023 | |
'''LOXSAT''' is a ] funded ] fluid management demonstration satellite mission. Eta Space is building the payload.<ref>{{cite press release |url=https://www.einpresswire.com/article/640752889/assembly-underway-on-eta-space-s-loxsat |title=Assembly Underway on Eta Space's LOXSAT |work=Eta Space |date=23 June 2023 |access-date=21 November 2023 |via=EIN PressWire}}</ref><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> | ||
| It is scheduled to launch no earlier than |
It is scheduled to launch no earlier than late 2025 on a ] launch vehicle.<ref>{{cite press release |url=https://www.einpresswire.com/article/753922237/loxsat-payload-rolls-out-to-ksc-for-testing |title=LOXSAT Payload Rolls Out to KSC for Testing |work=Eta Space |date=22 October 2024 |access-date=23 October 2024 |via=EIN PressWire}}</ref> | ||
| == Mission objectives == | == Mission objectives == | ||
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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 late 2025 on a Rocket Lab Electron launch vehicle.
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
- "Assembly Underway on Eta Space's LOXSAT". Eta Space (Press release). 23 June 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2023 – via EIN PressWire.
- ^ "NASA Awards Eta Space Contract for Gas Stations in Space". Eta Space (Press release). 29 April 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2021 – via EIN Presswire.
- "LOXSAT Payload Rolls Out to KSC for Testing". Eta Space (Press release). 22 October 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024 – via EIN PressWire.
- "Altius Space Machines to support of Eta Space and NASA's LOXSAT Cryogenic Fluid Management Mission" (Press release). 25 Aug 2021.
- "PLAY IT COOL: THIS COMPANY IS BUILDING A CRYOGENIC GAS STATION IN SPACE May 2022". Archived from the original on 2022-10-31. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
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