The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will launch the DiskSat today, December 18. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), NASA said the four plate-shaped spacecraft will be launched by Rocket Lab and also shared live streaming details of the same. The US space agency further said that the four plate-shaped spacecraft will demonstrate a new small spacecraft technology that aims to lower mission costs and expand access to space. The live coverage of the NASA DiskSat launch from Rocket Lab will begin approximately 20 minutes before launch. So what is DiskSat? NASA said that DiskSat is a plate-shaped spacecraft which can offer more power and surface area for instruments and provide more opportunities for the US space agency to expand mission objectives for small spacecraft. Scroll below to watch the live telecast as Rocket Lab launches four plate-shaped spacecraft into the low orbit of Earth. MAVEN Spacecraft: NASA Confirms Loss of Contact After 10 Years Studying Mars.

Watch Live Streaming As Rocket Lab Launches 4 Plate-Shaped Spacecraft Into Low Earth Orbit

NASA To Launch DiskSat Into the Low Earth Orbit Today

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