Covert Space Force drill proves rapid orbital inspection
TL;DR
The Space Force’s Victus Haze test—launched quietly from Rocket Lab’s New Zealand site—demonstrates rapid, on-orbit inspection by maneuvering a Puma satellite to rendezvous with True Anomaly’s Jackal, aiming to shorten satellite fielding from years to days or hours with civilian partners.
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- US Space Force demonstrates responsive launch for VICTUS HAZE mission, begins on-orbit ope ssc.spaceforce.mil
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