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Living definition

What is Eta Space LOXSAT?

Space Resources & In-Space Manufacturing Energy, Climate, Space & Materials

As of
2026-08-20
Revision
2026-08-17.1
Method
v1.3.0

Definition

The term, in context

AI-assisted draft · approved dataset

LOXSAT is a satellite-based technology demonstration built by Eta Space that stores and manages liquid oxygen in orbit, testing methods to minimize boil-off, transfer propellant between tanks, and measure cryogenic liquid levels in microgravity. The data gathered is meant to inform the design of future in-space propellant depots that could refuel spacecraft for lunar and deep-space missions.

Live readiness status

Status as of the current dateline

AI-assisted assembly · derived results

As of 2026-08-20, verified readiness is 43 (claimed 60, reported 52, gap 17) — Strong evidence strength; current signals suggest Wait for stronger evidence.

The readiness fact belongs to the canonical Readiness Verdict for Eta Space LOXSAT.

Dataset approval

Human editorial release

pragma.vision editorial — standing authorization (operator dev@soft.house, 2026-07-17)

Dataset
2026-08-17.1
Hash
sha256:0c37108a182f510fc8cf4d1dfc3a30339f2b59e62654201edea2f530a268707e
Approved
2026-08-17

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