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NASA Launches SmallSats to Test New Orbital Technologies
Original: NASA SmallSats Launch to Advance Science, Technology, Orbital Operations
NASA has launched a set of small satellites designed to advance science, technology demonstrations and orbital operations. The SmallSats will test new capabilities in low Earth orbit, supporting future missions with cheaper, faster experimentation. The launch forms part of NASA's broader effort to use compact spacecraft for research and technology validation.
Why now: NASA announced a new small satellite launch, drawing attention to its ongoing small spacecraft testing programme.
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