Chris Arridge 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...1'We learned so much that we didn't know': Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost moon lander mission was full of surprises2Senators press Jared Isaacman, Trump's pick for NASA chief, on his ties to Elon Musk3'This character is noble, and he's beautiful': James Gunn explains how he cracked Superman in new behind-the-scenes footage (video)4Hubble helps explore the wreckage of a supernova star explosion in a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way (image)5Lego Star Wars AT-AT Driver Helmet review
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.