NASA will be present at SmallSat 2026, inviting attendees to engage with NASA experts in the Exhibit Hall. Visit booths #635, #835, #641, and #940 for insightful discussions and presentations. A comprehensive agenda is provided below, outlining the schedule of events from August 24th to August
During the Mercury-Atlas 9 mission in May 1963, astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr. captured 29 color photographs of Earth from his Faith 7 spacecraft. He reported seeing fine details like vehicles on dirt roads, trains, and house tops from an altitude of 100 miles. However, this claim was met with
Resembling a fantastical tale from a children's storybook, the Elephant's Trunk Nebula elegantly stretches across the emission region and young stellar cluster complex known as IC 1396, nestled within the distant constellation of Cepheus. This celestial "trunk," also i
NASA scientists have concluded that certain microbes commonly found on Earth, which are likely to travel with human explorers, could potentially survive in the shaded areas of the Moon's South Pole region. These findings, published in Science Advances on August 19, 2026, highlight the importan
Former UFC champion Dricus du Plessis has weighed in on the concept of the "Baddest Motherf**ker" (BMF) belt, offering criticism regarding a recent title bout. The UFC first unveiled the BMF belt in November 2019 at UFC 244, featuring Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal in its inaugural contest. Masvi
Most Valuable Promotions recently revealed that Mike Perry, known as BKFC's 'King of Violence,' is set to face Nate Diaz, the originator of the UFC's 'BMF' belt, on the highly anticipated Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight card. Although the announcement was made only days ago, the organize
Joe Rogan has voiced his support for Ronda Rousey's recent criticisms of the UFC, particularly regarding their fighter compensation and treatment. Rousey's strong opinions on the lack of respect shown to athletes through their pay structure have resonated with the popular podcast host. Whil
Alex Pereira, a prominent and highly active fighter in the UFC, frequently steps up for high-profile matchups, averaging four fights per year since his debut in November 2021. 'Poatan,' a former middleweight champion and two-time light heavyweight titleholder, has made an unprecedented move, vo
Colby Covington, known as 'Chaos,' has unleashed a furious tirade against the Ultimate Fighting Championship, expressing his profound dissatisfaction with his treatment by the organization. A seasoned veteran of mixed martial arts with nearly 12 years in the octagon and two more on the re
The official weigh-ins for Saturday's UFC Fight Night event, held at Meta Apex in Las Vegas, took place on Friday. The highly anticipated main event features a featherweight clash between the No. 11 ranked Josh Emmett, who weighed in at 146 pounds, and the No. 14 ranked Kevin Vallejos, who regi
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez recently spoke out after his release from custody, expressing gratitude for the support he received during his legal ordeal. Velasquez was released on May 10, 2024, following a sentencing that saw him receive a five-year prison term, which was susp
During a recent appearance on the Ariel Helwani Show, UFC middleweight Bo Nickal alleged that former interim welterweight champion Colby Covington declined a bout against him at the anticipated UFC White House event. Covington swiftly refuted these claims, launching a scathing attack on th