https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rocket-lab-shatters-responsive-space-record-launches-u-s-space-force-victus-haze-mission-in-16-hours-42-minutesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rocket-lab-shatters-responsive-space-record-launches-u-s-space-force-victus-haze-mission-in-16-hours-42-minuteshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rocket-lab-shatters-responsive-space-record-launches-u-s-space-force-victus-haze-mission-in-16-hours-42-minutes#u36419Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:25:36 +0000Rocket Lab launched the U.S. Space Force's VICTUS HAZE mission in 16 hours 42 minutes, shattering the responsive space record. The company has also won a $266 million contract for 12 HASTE launches from Kodiak, Alaska. This achievement showcases Rocket Lab's capabilities in responsive space launches.Why it mattersThe VICTUS HAZE mission demonstrates Rocket Lab's ability to quickly respond to changing circumstances, a critical capability for space-based defense systems. The company's record-breaking launch highlights its growing importance in the space industry. Responsive s https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rocket-lab-shatters-responsive-space-record-launches-u-s-space-force-victus-haze-mission-in-16-hours-42-minuteshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rocket-lab-shatters-responsive-space-record-launches-u-s-space-force-victus-haze-mission-in-16-hours-42-minutes#u25278Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:26:41 +0000Rocket Lab has won a $266 million contract with the U.S. Space Force for hypersonic suborbital tests. These 12 HASTE launches will operate from the Kodiak, Alaska spaceport. This follows the company's recent record-breaking responsive launch for the VICTUS HAZE mission.What's confirmed:Rocket Lab received a $266 million Space Force contract for 12 HASTE hypersonic suborbital test launches from Kodiak, Alaska.The Kodiak, Alaska spaceport is the only U.S. commercial spaceport with unobstructed polar-orbit range. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rocket-lab-shatters-responsive-space-record-launches-u-s-space-force-victus-haze-mission-in-16-hours-42-minuteshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rocket-lab-shatters-responsive-space-record-launches-u-s-space-force-victus-haze-mission-in-16-hours-42-minutes#u19597Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:41:05 +0000Rocket Lab launched a Pioneer spacecraft for the U.S. Space Force using an Electron rocket. The launch took place 16 hours and 42 minutes after the Notice to Launch. The mission serves as a military exercise to identify and characterize space threats.What's confirmed:Rocket Lab launched the VICTUS HAZE mission 16 hours and 42 minutes after receiving the U.S. Space Force Notice to Launch.The launch used an Electron rocket to deploy a Pioneer spacecraft.This mission beat the previous record by more than 10 hours.The spacecraft is now commissioned and performing orbital maneuvers.Rocket Lab provi https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rocket-lab-shatters-responsive-space-record-launches-u-s-space-force-victus-haze-mission-in-16-hours-42-minuteshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rocket-lab-shatters-responsive-space-record-launches-u-s-space-force-victus-haze-mission-in-16-hours-42-minutes#u14016Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:42:15 +0000Rocket Lab launched a Pioneer spacecraft for the U.S. Space Force VICTUS HAZE mission. The launch occurred 16 hours and 42 minutes after the initial call-up. This mission is part of the Tactically Responsive Space program led by the Space Systems Command.What's confirmed:Rocket Lab launched the VICTUS HAZE mission for the U.S. Space Force in 16 hours and 42 minutes.The mission used an Electron rocket to deploy a Pioneer spacecraft.The launch set a Tactically Responsive Space record.The mission was led by the Space Systems Command's Space Safari Program Office.Still unconfirmed:A U.S. mili