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True Anomaly says it executed first in-space pursuit of an evading target under VICTUS HAZE

True Anomaly said it became the first company to conduct an in-space pursuit of an evading target, as part of VICTUS HAZE. The U.S. Space Force mission is intended to demonstrate operational capabilities for tracking and pursuing maneuvering objects in orbit.

Discovered 2026-08-03T05:59:18.883581-07:00 | 2026-08-03T05:59:18.883581-07:00

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The claim marks a reported milestone in demonstrating space-to-space pursuit against a maneuvering, evading target—an operational capability relevant to future orbital security missions.
The activity is part of VICTUS HAZE, a U.S. Space Force effort; an earlier account described the mission’s planned pursuit involving True Anomaly’s Jackal-0004, providing context for the reported achievement.

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Sources Tracked: 1
First Seen: 2026-08-03T05:59:18.883581-07:00
Latest Update: 2026-08-03T05:59:18.883581-07:00
Coverage: Defense

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Payload • Victoria Woodburn

True Anomaly says it executed first in-space pursuit of an evading target under VICTUS HAZE

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True Anomaly Chases an Evading Target

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