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NASA successfully launched four DiskSats on December 18, 2025, testing a new thin, flat spacecraft design aimed at optimizing deployment and power generation. The mission, conducted aboard a Rocket Lab Electron rocket, focuses on assessing performance and utilizing electric propulsion for orbital adjustments, marking a significant step in satellite design for high-demand missions. DiskSat is designed to address specific limitations of traditional CubeSats without serving as a direct replacement.