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LOXSAT 1

ElectronRocket LabUnknown Pad
September 2026 · Date and time TBD
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Mission Brief

LOXSAT 1 is a demonstration satellite of a complete cryogenic oxygen fluid management system in orbit, developed by Eta Space and sponsored by NASA's Tipping Point program. The system will be integrated on a Rocket Lab Photon-LEO satellite bus and collect critical cryogenic fluid management data in orbit for 9 months, demonstrating capabilities of in-space cryogenic storage and transferal. Eta Space plans to use technology developed for this mission to develop a truly commercial depot intended to serve multiple customers in the future.

PayloadLOXSAT 1
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerRocket Lab
Stages3
PadUnknown Pad, Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand

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Launch site

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Unknown Pad

Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
39.261°S
Longitude
177.866°E

Range Weather

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Primary concern
No weather issues
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0
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

12:00 AM UTC - 12:00 AM UTC

Vehicle

Electron

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Height18 m
LEO Payload300 kg
Launches138
Successes89

Provider

Rocket Lab

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USA • Founded 2006

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