# Space Force Mission Goes from Orders to Launch in Less than 17 Hours

> The Space Force started its second live Tactically Responsive Space mission June 19, working with a contractor to launch a satellite to low-Earth orbit in less than 17 hours.

- **Source:** [Airandspaceforces](https://www.airandspaceforces.com/space-force-mission-goes-from-orders-to-launch-in-less-than-17-hours/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a39b5d76b55a462508ff285)
- **Published:** 2026-06-22
- **Category:** Science
- **Tags:** #mission #space #force #hours #launch #less #goes #orders
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a39b5d76b55a462508ff285

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