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...1Hubble tension is now in our cosmic backyard, sending cosmology into crisis2Earth's elusive 'ignorosphere' could shed new light on auroras3Finland becomes 53rd country to join the Artemis Accords for moon exploration4Bill Nelson steps down as NASA chief as Trump begins 2nd term5'Silo' creator Graham Yost talks season 2's cliffhanger ending and how it sets up season 3 (Exclusive)
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.