Varda W-2 Spacecraft Operating on Orbit

Supporting Payloads for Air Force Research Lab and NASA

Jan 21, 2025

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The second Rocket Lab Pioneer spacecraft for Varda Space Industries (“Varda”) is successfully operating on orbit following mission launch January 14.

"Varda and its partners are building a foundation layer for the orbital economy. The W-2 mission is in service of this goal."
Will Bruey, Varda

Varda’s W-2 mission includes a Rocket Lab Pioneer spacecraft an…

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