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Electron | LOXSAT 1
Electron is set to launch Electron | LOXSAT 1 on Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand.
To Be DeterminedRocket Lab
Liftoff inNET Sep 2026
NET Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
ElectronVehicle
Rocket LabProvider
Unknown PadPad
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New ZealandLocation
TechnologyMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Electron to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Electron ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
LOXSAT 1
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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Frequently asked
What time does Electron | LOXSAT 1 launch?
Electron | LOXSAT 1 is scheduled to lift off Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC — this page shows a live countdown.
Where can I watch Electron | LOXSAT 1?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Electron | LOXSAT 1?
Electron | LOXSAT 1 is an Rocket Lab mission flying on a Electron.
Where does Electron | LOXSAT 1 launch from?
It lifts off from Unknown Pad, Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand.