July 31, 2026 12:00 am

LOXSAT 1

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Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
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July 31, 2026 12:00 am

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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 Overview
Window Open 00:00 UTC
Window Close 00:00 UTC
Lift Off Jul 31, 2026 · 00:00 UTC
Launch Facility Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Launch Pad Unknown Pad
Target Orbit Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer Rocket Lab
Payload LOXSAT 1
Rocket Electron
Destination Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship
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.

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LEO Payload

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Rocket Lab
Unknown Pad
Launch Overview
Window Open 00:00 UTC
Window Close 00:00 UTC
Lift Off Jul 31, 2026 · 00:00 UTC
Launch Facility Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Launch Pad Unknown Pad
Target Orbit Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer Rocket Lab
Payload LOXSAT 1
Rocket Electron
Destination Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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