Victus Haze Responsive Space Mission
90 FOMOA rapid-response launch mission for the US Space Force demonstrating the ability to launch on short notice. The payload, Puma, engaged in orbital proximity operations with a Jackal satellite to test space domain awareness.
Why it matters
Sets a new benchmark for responsive space capabilities, critical for national security and space domain awareness.
The numbers
from receiving the launch notice to liftoff, only 16 hours and 42 minutes
SourceCoverage
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NewSpaceLab ·
Rocket Lab Launches Victus Haze Mission for US Space ForceRocket Lab executed the 'Victus Haze' tactical responsive space mission for the US Space Force, achieving liftoff just 16 hours and 42 minutes after receiving the launch notice. The mission deployed the 'Puma' satellite, which subsequently performed orbital maneuvers with True Anomaly's Jackal spacecraft.
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A rapid-response launch mission for the US Space Force demonstrating the ability to launch on short