A new direction in pace exploration began in the 2010s. SpaceX, Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic, these private companies are now taking the reigns from NASA and the ESA. <br /><br />The Space Shuttle retired and Elon Musk launched clouds of satellites that will provide internet to the globe.<br /><br />As we approach the end of 2019, we can look back and celebrate a remarkable set of achievements in our understanding and exploration of the universe beyond our planet. Here are ten of the finest achievements in space exploration of the last 10 years.
