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Revision as of 12:20, 21 November 2023 by Fm3dici97 (talk | contribs) (Updated launch date)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)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 July 2024 on a Rocket Lab Electron launch vehicle.
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
- ^ "NASA Awards Eta Space Contract for Gas Stations in Space". Eta Space (Press release). 29 April 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2021 – via EIN Presswire.
- "Assembly Underway on Eta Space's LOXSAT". EINPressWire. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ PLAY IT COOL: THIS COMPANY IS BUILDING A CRYOGENIC GAS STATION IN SPACE May 2022
- "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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