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...1Juzihao Star Projector review2New model helps to figure out which distant planets may host life3Go inside the development of NASA's $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope with new 'Cosmic Dawn' documentary4Astronomers discover ultrapowerful black hole jet as bright as 10 trillion suns lit by Big Bang's afterglow5Cosmic Encounter 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.