Tiny Satellites, Big Fun! NASA's SmallSat Party for Space Explorers!
Imagine building your own mini-rocket! That's kind of what smallsats are all about!
Hey, future astronauts and space adventurers! Did you know NASA, the amazing space agency, throws a super cool party every year for special tiny satellites called "smallsats"?
It's called SmallSat 2026, and it's like a big science fair or a convention, but all about these small, smart spacecraft. Think of a smartphone, but instead of taking selfies, it's taking pictures of Earth or exploring other planets from orbit!
At this event, NASA experts gather to share awesome stories and ideas. They talk about everything from how many smallsats are floating around space (like counting all the cars on a highway!) to how they build and launch them, and even what amazing things they discover.
Want the rest โ plus the comic and quiz?
Finish this story, tap through the step-by-step diagram, read the comic, take the quiz and earn XP. Free account, three stories every day.
Read the full story โ freeNo card needed.
More from Zappi
Based on reporting by NASA Breaking News.