We have come an exponentially long way since the first satellite, Sputnik 1, launched into orbit in 1957. Today, there are thousands more.

In this episode, MIT Professional Education’s Prof. Olivier de Weck and Prof. Alessandro Golkar discuss the history of human exploration in space and the first satellites that orbited planet Earth.

The conversation between the two experts is an intriguing discussion that leaves us wanting to learn more about the future of space exploration. Most importantly, it gives us insight into the New Space Economy—the booming space industry today.

Find more information about this New Space sector here: https://professionalprogramsmit.com/en/online-program-new-space-economy-nse-eng.html