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Rocket Lab sets record with rapid launch and satellite tracking for US Space Force mission

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07 Jul 2026
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Rocket Lab sets record with rapid launch and satellite tracking for US Space Force mission

Rocket Lab achieved a historic success by rapidly launching the VICTUS HAZE mission for the U.S. Space Force, completing launch, spacecraft commissioning, and complex satellite tracking operations faster than required. The mission demonstrated Rocket Lab's ability to respond quickly to space threats by launching within 16 hours of notice and completing on-orbit rendezvous and proximity operations in under 59 hours. This all-in-one mission capability marks a new standard in responsive space operations, with Rocket Lab continuing to operate the spacecraft for further advanced tasks. The success reinforces Rocket Lab's role as a trusted partner in national security space missions.

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