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    US Space Force demonstrates responsive launch for VICTUS HAZE mission, begins on-orbit operations [Image 1 of 5]

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    An aerial photograph taken at dusk or dawn shows a small black rocket standing vertically on a launch pad situated on a coastal headland. The launch complex includes several support buildings and infrastructure, with the ocean and a small rocky island visible in the background. The warm orange and blue sky tones suggest either sunrise or sunset conditions.

    NEW ZEALAND

    06.19.2026

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    Space Systems Command

    A Rocket Lab Electron launch vehicle is readied for lift off from the company’s Launch Complex-1 (LC-1) in Mahia, New Zealand, as part of the U.S. Space Force Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) VICTUS HAZE mission, June 19, 2026. VICTUS HAZE is a multi-launch, multi-vehicle mission designed to demonstrate the Nation’s capability to rapidly acquire, launch, and operate space vehicles on operationally relevant timelines in response to urgent on-orbit threats. Following launch, the mission will transition into an on-orbit focus placing operationally relevant systems through realistic rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) threat response scenarios. (Photo courtesy of Rocket Lab)

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    Date Taken: 06.19.2026
    Date Posted: 06.22.2026 16:13
    Photo ID: 9765532
    VIRIN: 260619-X-X0813-1001
    Resolution: 5272x3948
    Size: 4.65 MB
    Location: NZ
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    Downloads: 7

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    An aerial photograph taken at dusk or dawn shows a small black rocket standing vertically on a launch pad situated on a coastal headland. The launch complex includes several support buildings and infrastructure, with the ocean and a small rocky island visible in the background. The warm orange and blue sky tones suggest either sunrise or sunset conditions.
    A black rocket or launch vehicle is positioned on a launch pad with the ocean and a twilight sky in the background. The rocket bears visible 'Space Force' branding and insignia, suggesting a United States Space Force mission. The image is taken at dusk or dawn, creating a dramatic atmospheric backdrop.
    A rocket is captured at the moment of nighttime liftoff, with intense engine plumes illuminating the surrounding steam and water suppression clouds. The bright blue-white exhaust flame is clearly visible beneath the rocket body, creating dramatic contrast against the dark sky. Debris, water droplets, and dense smoke billow outward from the launch pad.
    A long-exposure night photograph captures a rocket launch trail ascending nearly vertically from a ground-based launch site before arcing over at high altitude. The bright luminous streak dominates the frame against a dark star-filled sky, with the launch pad illuminated below on rolling green terrain. The trajectory shows the rocket reaching apogee and beginning to curve, consistent with a ballistic missile or interceptor test.
    A rocket is captured at the moment of nighttime launch from a ground-based launch pad, with intense engine ignition producing bright flames, billowing white smoke, and water deluge suppression system spray visible around the base. The rocket appears to be a small-to-medium class vehicle, partially illuminated by the engine exhaust glow against a completely dark sky. The launch infrastructure includes a launch mount, support arms, and bundled conduit or cable runs leading away from the pad.

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