Astronomy:LOXSAT
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LOXSAT is a NASA funded cryogenic fluid management demonstration satellite mission.[1] Eta Space is building the payload. It is scheduled to launch no earlier than July 2024 on a Rocket Lab Electron launch vehicle.[2]
NASA critical design review is due 15 June 2022.[3]
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.[4]
A LOXSAT2 mission is being defined.[1]
LOXSAT1 will test technology for Eta's orbital depot "CryoDock".[3]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "NASA Awards Eta Space Contract for Gas Stations in Space". Eta Space (Press release). 29 April 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2021 – via EIN Presswire.
- ↑ "Assembly Underway on Eta Space's LOXSAT". EINPressWire. 23 June 2023. https://www.einpresswire.com/article/640752889/assembly-underway-on-eta-space-s-loxsat.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 PLAY IT COOL: THIS COMPANY IS BUILDING A CRYOGENIC GAS STATION IN SPACE May 2022
- ↑ "Altius Space Machines to support of Eta Space and NASA's LOXSAT Cryogenic Fluid Management Mission" (Press release). 25 Aug 2021.
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