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| 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.<ref name=Altius-2021>{{cite press release |url=https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Altius_Space_Machines_to_support_of_Eta_Space_and_NASAs_LOXSAT_Cryogenic_Fluid_Management_Mission_999.html |date=25 Aug 2021 |title=Altius Space Machines to support of Eta Space and NASA's LOXSAT Cryogenic Fluid Management Mission}}</ref> | 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.<ref name=Altius-2021>{{cite press release |url=https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Altius_Space_Machines_to_support_of_Eta_Space_and_NASAs_LOXSAT_Cryogenic_Fluid_Management_Mission_999.html |date=25 Aug 2021 |title=Altius Space Machines to support of Eta Space and NASA's LOXSAT Cryogenic Fluid Management Mission}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=LOXSAT 1 |url=https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/loxsat.htm |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=Gunter's Space Page |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| A LOXSAT2 mission is being defined.<ref name=Eta-2021/> | A LOXSAT2 mission is being defined.<ref name=Eta-2021/> | ||
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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 late 2025 on a Rocket Lab Electron launch vehicle.
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
- "Assembly Underway on Eta Space's LOXSAT". Eta Space (Press release). 23 June 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2023 – via EIN PressWire.
- ^ "NASA Awards Eta Space Contract for Gas Stations in Space". Eta Space (Press release). 29 April 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2021 – via EIN Presswire.
- "LOXSAT Payload Rolls Out to KSC for Testing". Eta Space (Press release). 22 October 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024 – via EIN PressWire.
- "Altius Space Machines to support of Eta Space and NASA's LOXSAT Cryogenic Fluid Management Mission" (Press release). 25 Aug 2021.
- "LOXSAT 1". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- "PLAY IT COOL: THIS COMPANY IS BUILDING A CRYOGENIC GAS STATION IN SPACE May 2022". Archived from the original on 2022-10-31. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
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