MISSION OVERVIEW
Firefly Aerospace achieved a remarkable feat by launching the Victus Nox mission just 27 hours after receiving the launch order, demonstrating responsive space capabilities for the U.S. Space Force. The Alpha rocket successfully deployed a small satellite from Vandenberg’s SLC-2W, proving that commercial providers can rapidly execute national security missions. This mission showcased the military’s vision for on-demand satellite deployment in response to emerging threats or operational needs.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
AlphaAGENCY
Firefly AerospaceTARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
SLC-2WLAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg Space Force BaseLAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
UNKNOWN
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Alpha | Victus Nox launch?
The Alpha | Victus Nox is scheduled for Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 7:28 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: Success.
What rocket is being used for Alpha | Victus Nox?
The Alpha | Victus Nox mission uses the Alpha rocket.
Where is the Alpha | Victus Nox launching from?
The launch takes place from SLC-2W at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
What orbit is Alpha | Victus Nox going to?
The Alpha | Victus Nox mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Alpha | Victus Nox?
The Alpha | Victus Nox is operated by Firefly Aerospace.
Can I watch the Alpha | Victus Nox launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 00:28 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 00:28 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 14, 2023 at 07:28 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Firefly Aerospace
Mar 28, 2026 00:28 UTC
Status: Success
Updated via Launch Library 2
Sep 15, 2023 08:05 UTC
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Aug 31, 2023 19:06 UTC
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Apr 17, 2023 15:00 UTC
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Mission Profile
Alpha | Victus Nox was a Alpha mission operated by Firefly Aerospace that lifted off from SLC-2W, Vandenberg Space Force Base on September 14, 2023. The flight carried its payload to Low Earth Orbit.