Eta Space

 Eta Space
Description: Eta Space is an American aerospace company focused on developing advanced cryogenic fluid management technologies to support in-space transportation, storage, and propellant refueling. With expertise in cryogenics and in-orbit servicing, Eta Space aims to revolutionize the space economy by providing sustainable solutions for long-duration space missions and lunar exploration. The company works closely with NASA and commercial partners to deliver cryogenic systems that enable efficient propellant management in space.
Vision:
To be the global leader in cryogenic solutions for space exploration, enabling a future of reusable and efficient space transportation systems.
Mission:
To develop and deploy cutting-edge cryogenic fluid management technologies that enable sustainable in-space transportation and support the expansion of human presence beyond Earth.
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Total Funding: $: US Dollar0.197 million
Key Milestones:
  • 2019: Founded by former NASA engineers and contractors with over 130 years of collective experience in cryogenic systems
  • April 2021: Awarded $25M NASA Tipping Point contract under the Technology Demonstration Missions (TDM) Program for LOXSAT development.
  • June 2023: Payload assembly of LOXSAT announced; integration into Rocket Lab Photon bus underway for targeted LEO launch.
  • June 2025: Received $1.9M Phase II SBIR grant from SpaceWERX for operation of LOXSAT and Cryo‑Dock further development.
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