Firefly Aerospace Wins $17.6M Contract for US Space Force's VICTUS NOX Mission

The US Space Force has selected Firefly Aerospace for its VICTUS NOX mission, worth $17.6M, to demonstrate end-to-end tactical responsive space capabilities. The effort will include the launch segment, space segment, ground segment, and on-orbit operations from Low-Earth Orbit (LEO). Firefly’s Alpha launch vehicle is designed to drive affordable, rapid access to space. According to Firefly Aerospace CEO Bill Weber, this mission will demonstrate the US ability to rapidly place an asset on-orbit when and where needed, ensuring quick response capabilities in space.