LOXSAT 1
Electron · Rocket Lab · Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1
- Launch (UTC)
- Sep 30, 2026, 00:00 UTC
- Outcome
- Date to be confirmed
- Rocket
- Electron
- Provider
- Rocket Lab
- Site
- Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
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.