# Space Force sets another record with rapid launch of Victus Haze mission

> Rocket Lab successfully launched a military payload into orbit on Friday less than 17 hours after receiving orders from the Space Force, once again advancing the service’s ability to quickly put new satellites on orbit.

- **Source:** [Defensescoop](https://defensescoop.com/2026/06/23/space-force-victus-haze-launch-rocket-lab/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3ae12c28abce6d4ad32790)
- **Published:** 2026-06-23
- **Category:** Science
- **Tags:** #space #force #launch #mission #haze #hours #record #rocket
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