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Advancing DiskSat Technology: New Spacecraft Set for Launch

2/11/2026

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The Aerospace Corp. is collaborating with industry partners to advance DiskSat technology as four spacecraft undergo commissioning.
Orbotic Systems and Satlyt have signed licensing agreements to develop and operate DiskSats, with Orbotic targeting space weather observations and Satlyt autonomous operations.
The first DiskSats were launched in December for the U.S. Space Force Space Test Program.
After commissioning, one DiskSat will demonstrate low-altitude flight in very low Earth orbit.

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Story summary

The Aerospace Corp. is collaborating with industry partners to advance DiskSat technology as four spacecraft undergo commissioning.
Orbotic Systems and Satlyt have signed licensing agreements to develop and operate DiskSats, with Orbotic targeting space weather observations and Satlyt autonomous operations.
The first DiskSats were launched in December for the U.S. Space Force Space Test Program.
After commissioning, one DiskSat will demonstrate low-altitude flight in very low Earth orbit.