Chris ArridgeSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Chris Arridge Why Space Exploration Must Continue (Op-Ed) By Chris Arridge published 13 October 14 Launched by the Soviet Union in 1957, Sputnik 1 became the world’s first artificial satellite. This legacy continues today with our exploration of the solar system. Space Exploration Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1SpaceX launches private Fram2 astronauts on historic spaceflight over Earth's poles2Watch a private German rocket explode during 1st orbital launch attempt from European soil (video)3FAA closes investigation into SpaceX Starship Flight 7 explosion4SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites to orbit on 1st half of spaceflight doubleheader (video, photos)5NASA launches rockets into auroras, creating breathtaking lights in Alaskan skies (photos)
Why Space Exploration Must Continue (Op-Ed) By Chris Arridge published 13 October 14 Launched by the Soviet Union in 1957, Sputnik 1 became the world’s first artificial satellite. This legacy continues today with our exploration of the solar system.
