Space Force Plans More Missions to Test Responsive Maneuvers

Space Force Plans More Missions to Test Responsive Maneuvers

The Space Force has tapped startup Impulse Space for two new tactically responsive space missions, the latest in a series meant to build the service’s agility in orbit. Impulse announced the $28 million contract award Aug. 12, saying it will provide two of its Mira spacecraft for missions in low-Earth orbit dubbed Victus Salo 2 and 3. The firm was already awarded a contract in October 2024 to provide a Mira for Victus Salo 1. Mira is an orbita…

Space Force expanding Victus Salo mission with two more Impulse sats

The Space Force is buying two more satellites from Impulse Space for $28 million to expand its Victus Salo mission, the company announced. Under the Small Business Innovation Research Phase III contract, Impulse will provide two more Mira spacecraft that Space Systems Command will then use for the second and third Salo missions of its Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) effort, Impulse said yesterday. Victus Salo, as well as upcoming Victus Surg…

Impulse Space Selected by Space Systems Command to Support Additional 'VICTUS SALO' Missions

Impulse Space has secured a $28 million SBIR Phase III extension from Space Systems Command for the VICTUS SALO 2 and 3 missions, building on its existing responsive-space work.