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Space Force-backed Victus Haze mission demonstrates satellite evasion and pursuit in orbit
Key points
- Victus Haze mission demonstrated satellite evasion and pursuit.
- True Anomaly's Jackal and Rocket Lab's Puma satellites participated.
- Rocket Lab launched Puma within 17 hours of Space Force call-up.
- Mission aims to show rapid satellite deployment for emerging threats.
Orbital Maneuvers Demonstrated
The Victus Haze mission, managed by the US Space Force, recently demonstrated satellite evasion and pursuit capabilities in orbit. This unclassified exercise involved True Anomaly's Jackal satellite, also known as Panther, and Rocket Lab's Puma spacecraft. The demonstration simulated how satellites could engage in defensive and offensive maneuvers in a potential future conflict.
Rapid Deployment and Response
Victus Haze is part of a series of "responsive" Space Force missions designed to show how the military and its commercial contractors can quickly launch and deploy new satellites. The scenario began with the launch of True Anomaly’s Jackal satellite in May. Rocket Lab's Puma satellite was on standby for rapid deployment.
Exceeding Deployment Targets
Last month, Rocket Lab launched its Puma satellite on June 19, less than 17 hours after receiving a call-up from military officials. The company transported its Electron rocket and Puma satellite to a launch pad in New Zealand for the launch. Rocket Lab activated and prepared the Puma satellite for its first orbital maneuver within 38 hours, surpassing the Space Force's requirement of 72 hours.
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The US Space Force's Victus Haze mission, involving True Anomaly's Jackal satellite and Rocket Lab's Puma satellite, publicly demonstrated satellite evasion and pursuit maneuvers in orbit. This exercise showcases the military's ability to rapidly deploy and operate satellites for defensive and responsive space operations.