50 years
The space age began 50 years ago today with the Soviet launch of Sputnik, a 184 pound satellite with 4 battery powered transmitters. We've accomplished amazing things in space over the last 50 years, but we should have done more.
The musings of a lifelong astronomy geek, covering astronomical and general science items of interest from both the wider universe and right here on the pale blue dot.
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