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 launching Dragon cargo capsule to ISS early April 21: Watch it live2SpaceX launches 10th batch of 'proliferated architecture' spy satellites for US government (video)3When is the best time to see the Lyrid meteor shower 2025? 4Gamma-ray bursts reveal largest structure in the universe is bigger and closer to Earth than we knew: 'The jury is still out on what it all means.'5NASA's oldest active astronaut lands with space station crewmates on his 70th birthday
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.