Overview

• The mission will fly Impulse Space’s Mira on the Helios kick stage powered by the Deneb engine to geostationary orbit, with a late 2026 launch planned on a SpaceX Falcon 9.
• Anduril will equip Mira with a mission data processor built on Lattice, a long-wave infrared imager, and third‑party sensors to enable AI-driven autonomous approach, imaging, and maneuvering.
• Company officials describe the effort as jointly funded and focused on Space Force needs for high‑thrust, highly maneuverable spacecraft that support space domain awareness and “maneuver without regret.”
• Helios development is co-funded through a Space Force STRATFI award, and Impulse previously secured a $34.5 million DIU/Space Force contract to provide a Mira vehicle for Victus Surgo and Victus Salo.
• Beyond the demo, Impulse announced commercial GEO transport deals with Astranis for a 2027 MicroGEO delivery and a multi-launch agreement with Infinite Orbits via the Caravan ride-share starting in 2026.