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

It is planned to launch in late 2023 on a Rocket Lab Electron launcher.

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.

A LOXSAT 2 mission is being defined.

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. "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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