LOXSAT 1
Technology
TBD
Rocket Lab(RL)CommercialElectronLEOorbit
Overview
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.
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#7,328
RL Mission
#90
Pad Launch
#2
Location Launch
#78
Launch Window
NET
Jul 17, 2026, 12:00 AM
Precision
Day
Schedule Changes
2 updates
Schedule Updates
2 entries- Current scheduleCurrentDelayed 22dMay 15, 2026, 1:16 PMJul 17, 2026, 12:00 AM(Day)TBDWindow: 12:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Initial scheduleApr 17, 2026, 5:52 AMJun 25, 2026, 12:00 AM(Day)TBD
Unknown Pad
Total Launches
0
Orbital Attempts
0
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 is a commercial spaceport located close to Ahuriri Point at the southern tip of Māhia Peninsula, on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island. It is owned and operated by private spaceflight company Rocket Lab and supports launches of the company's Electron rocket for small satellites. With the launch of Electron on 25 May 2017, it became the first private spaceport to host an orbital launch attempt, and the first site in New Zealand to host an orbital launch attempt. With the Electron launch of 21 January 2018, it became the first private spaceport to host a successful orbital launch.
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Local Launch Time
Jul 17, 2026, 12:00 PM
Total Launches
76
Total Landings
17
Coordinates
-39.2608, 177.8659