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Let’s do it just beyond that crater.

The then-Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1 in October 1957, an event that served as a metaphoric launching pad for the start of the space race. The U

On Oct. 15, 1958, the first X-15 hypersonic rocket-powered aircraft rolled out of its factory. A joint project among NASA, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S.

A whole host of new missions are heading to the Moon over the next few years, with it ever more likely that humanity will walk upon the surface of our nearest neighbour once more.

Out of this world exploration Since we took our first tentative steps into the unknown, photography has allowed us to explore places we never thought possible—and make those experiences part of history. Whether it’s off-world or on it, camera technology has enabled explorers and scientists to look before they leap into the unknown.Photograph by Keith Ladzinski ByJon Heggie Email This content is brought to you by our partner. It does not necessarily reflect the views of National Geographic o...