Jackal pursues and images evasive VICTUS HAZE target
84 FOMOAfter an initial non-evasive characterization, SSC tasked Jackal to pursue a maneuvering Puma. True Anomaly produced a validated plan within 30 minutes and executed ingress and imaging while the target attempted to break contact.
Why it matters
Demonstrates closed-loop RPO autonomy against a non-cooperative, maneuvering target under operational timelines.
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Payload ·
True Anomaly Chases an Evading TargetTrue Anomaly reported successful pursuit and imaging of an actively maneuvering Rocket Lab Puma target during a follow-on VICTUS HAZE sortie, claiming a first for in-space pursuit of an evasive target.
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After an initial non-evasive characterization, SSC tasked Jackal to pursue a maneuvering Puma. True