LOXSAT 1

Electron · Rocket Lab

NET September 2026

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.

Launch site
Unknown Pad, Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Vehicle
Electron
Provider
Rocket Lab
Orbit
LEO
Payload
LOXSAT 1
Status
TBD
Vehicle height
18 m
Liftoff thrust
162 kN
Vehicle type flights
95
Vehicle type success rate
95.8%

What changed

  1. MAY 15 · 1:14 PM UTC
    NET July 17.
    Launch Library note·Source
  2. FEB 14 · 9:37 PM UTC
    NET June 25.
    Launch Library note·Source
  3. OCT 8, 2025 · 3:33 AM UTC
    Added launch.
    Launch Library note·Source

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