These missions require Firefly to keep a rocket on standby and launch within 24 hours of notice from Space Force.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc., the leader in responsive space launch services, today announced the company was awarded a $21.81 million contract to launch the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command’s (SSC) VICTUS SOL Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) mission.

The company will keep a rocket and vehicle on standby so Space Force can order launches for more quick responses.

The Blue Ghost lander completed its trans-lunar injection maneuver on Wednesday, a series of engine burns designed to place the spacecraft in lunar orbit. After spending three weeks in a highly elliptical orbit around Earth,

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost moon lander reached lunar orbit on Thursday (Feb. 13) and snapped some photos to commemorate the milestone.