LOXSAT
LOXSAT is a NASA funded cryogenic fluid management demonstration satellite mission. Eta Space is building the payload.[1][2]
It is scheduled to launch no earlier than late 2025 on a Rocket Lab Electron launch vehicle.[3]
Mission objectives
[edit]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.[4]
A LOXSAT2 mission is being defined.[2]
LOXSAT1 will test technology for Eta's orbital depot "CryoDock".[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Assembly Underway on Eta Space's LOXSAT". Eta Space (Press release). 23 June 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2023 – via EIN PressWire.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ "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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