The U.S. Space Force says it set a record for sending a satellite into space on short notice – just a 24-hour timeframe, instead of weeks or months – calling it a 'major advancement' of its capabilities.
Space launches usually require months, if not years, of planning, but the Space Force is trying to change that for readiness reasons as space plays a bigger and bigger role in both military and civilian applications."The success of Victus Nox marks a culture shift in our nation’s ability to deter adversary aggression and, when required, respond with the operational speed necessary to deliver decisive capabilities to our warfighters," Lt. Gen.
The previous responsive space launch record was 21 days, set back in 2021. The Space Force said the new record was a "major advancement" in its capabilities. Firefly Aerospace is a relatively new space launch company, specializing in small- to medium-lift launches. This was only the third launch – and first fully successful launch – of their Alpha rocket.
"As our third flight, this mission further validates Firefly’s technology rigor, passion, and dedication that’s required to prevail as the leading responsive launch provider for both government and commercial customers," said Adam Oakes, VP of launch vehicles at Firefly Aerospace.By clicking Sign Up, I confirm
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