VICTUS NOX Mission: A Groundbreaking Achievement in Tactically Responsive Space

The VICTUS NOX mission, a pioneering TacRS initiative, successfully lifted off from Space Launch Complex 2 West (SLC-2W) at Vandenberg Space Force Base on September 14, 2023. This mission aimed to showcase the ability to encapsulate the Millennium Space Systems-built space vehicle, mate it to Firefly’s Alpha launch vehicle, and complete all final launch preparations within a remarkable 24-hour timeframe. The launch window was scheduled just 27 hours after receiving the launch orders, setting a new record for responsive space launch.

Victus Nox lifts off from Vandenburg SFB on September 14,2023 Credit: USSF/Firefly