The Journal of Space Commerce

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VICTUS NOX Responsive Space Mission Launched with 24-Hour Notice

Advances U.S. Capability to Rapidly Respond to National Security Threats

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Tom Patton
Sep 15, 2023
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VICTUS NOX Rapid Response Launch

Firefly Aerospace has successfully launched its Alpha rocket and deployed the VICTUS NOX spacecraft following a 24-hour notice to complete final payload operations and mission preparations. Led by U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Space Safari Program Office and in close partnership with the Rocket Systems La…

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