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Revision as of 09:41, 5 June 2022 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 planned to launch in August 2023 on a Rocket Lab Electron launcher.
NASA critical design review is due 15 June 2022.
- 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.
LOXSAT-1 will test technology for Eta's orbital depot "CryoDock".
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.
- Baylor, Michael. "Electron - LOXSAT 1". Next Spaceflight. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
- ^ 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.
See also
- Robotic Refueling Mission, some tests on ISS
- Propellant depot, in orbit
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