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Rocket Lab launches Space Force orbital war game in under 17 hours
Rocket Lab launched its Pioneer satellite for the US Space Force less than 17 hours after receiving orders. The satellite will perform close-range maneuvers with True Anomaly's Jackal satellite in a simulated orbital conflict. The rapid launch demonstrates new responsive space capabilities for military exercises.
Meridian48 take
The speed of this launch is notable, but the 'orbital war' framing oversells what is essentially a tech demo for satellite rendezvous and proximity operations.
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Space Force goes to (pretend) orbital war following record-fast Rocket Lab launch →
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