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Electron | LOXSAT 1

August 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC

Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand

Electron | LOXSAT 1 launch image
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August 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC

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Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand · -39.2609, 177.8658

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Mission description

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.

Vehicle

Electron

Height

18 m

Diameter

1.2 m

LEO capacity

300 kg

Successful launches

88

Launch complex

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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.

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Mission updates

NET July 17.

May 15, 2026 at 1:14 PM UTC · Cosmic_Penguin

NET June 25.

February 14, 2026 at 9:37 PM UTC · Cosmic_Penguin

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October 8, 2025 at 3:33 AM UTC · Cosmic_Penguin