Victus Haze
Rocket Lab's Electron lifted off from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand for the US Space Force's Victus Haze responsive space mission, carrying Rocket Lab's own Pioneer spacecraft.
Key moments
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Mission objective: from alert to orbit in under 17 hours
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72 hours to prepare for rendezvous and proximity operations
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Why the instantaneous launch window is so precise
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Go/no-go poll
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Electron and Pioneer spacecraft overview
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Watch this moment · 23:24
Liftoff from LC-1
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Max Q cleared
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Main engine cutoff, stage separation and second stage ignition
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Fairing jettison confirmed
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Battery hot swap successful
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Second engine cutoff and payload separation confirmed
Key facts
| Vehicle | Electron |
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| Mission name | Victus Haze |
| Launch site | Launch Complex 1, New Zealand |
| Crew size | 0 |
| Outcome | Success |
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June 2026
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