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Firefly to launch True Anomaly’s Jackal vehicle for U.S. Space Force mission

October 17, 2024

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Join our newsletter to get the latest military space news every Tuesday by veteran defense journalist Sandra Erwin. WASHINGTON — Space technology firm True Anomaly has selected Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket to launch its autonomous Jackal orbital vehicle for a U.S. Space Force rapid-response demonstration mission, the companies announced Oct. 17. Colorado-based True Anomaly will support the military’s Victus Haze mission, scheduled for 2025 as part of the Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) program. The partnership with Firefly includes provisions for two additional missions, as both companies aim to strengthen their…

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Firefly to launch True Anomaly’s Jackal vehicle for U.S. Space Force mission

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