Sixty years ago today, America’s first satellite – Explorer 1 – rocketed into space – kicking off an age of space science that continues. Learn more: https://explorer1.jpl.nasa.gov/ #ExploreAsOne | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

63 reactions · 22 shares | Since developing Explorer-1, America’s first Earth-orbiting satellite at the start of the Space Race, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) continues world-leading innovation in planetary exploration, Earth science, space-based astronomy & technology development. Check out some of the latest JPL research at #NTRS! > go.nasa.gov/2URi9oU | NASA Scientific and Technical Information (STI) Program | Facebook