Millennium Space Systems

Advancements in commercial space tech helped the U.S. Space Force, Millennium Space Systems and Firefly Aerospace pull off the Victus Nox rapid launch demo.

The rocket lifted off at 10:28 p.m. EDT/7:28 p.m. local time on Sept. 14.

On its third flight, Firefly will attempt to integrate a payload and launch a rocket within 24 hr.

Space Systems Command’s Victus Nox rapid launch demonstration has entered its “hot standby phase.”

This includes both rapid launch to reconstitute satellite architectures and on-orbit servicing.

Aviation Week editors talk with the Boeing Defense, Space and Security president about his focus on regaining stability for major development programs.

Small-satellite manufacturer has been teasing its capacity for more than a year.

U.S. Space Force is attempting to launch a satellite within days of its call-up.

The U.S. Space Force will buy three additional Millennium Space Systems space vehicles for its Missile Track Custody program.