Science and Nature

Once Upon a Time in Space

Drawing on intimate, unseen archive and powerful first-hand testimony, this landmark 4-part series tells the human stories behind our quest to explore space, offering a unique perspective on our changing world and where we are headed.

Schedule

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    Once Upon a Time in Space: The Russian Thing: TVSS: Iconic

    Once Upon a Time in Space

    The Russian Thing

    Sunday
    Jul 26

    1 Hour

    When the Soviet Union falls, Russia welcomes U.S. astronauts to their space station, Mir, but cooperation between former Cold War enemies is threatened by a run of disasters onboard.
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    Once Upon a Time in Space: The Russian Thing: TVSS: Iconic

    Once Upon a Time in Space

    The Russian Thing

    Sunday
    Jul 26

    1 Hour

    When the Soviet Union falls, Russia welcomes U.S. astronauts to their space station, Mir, but cooperation between former Cold War enemies is threatened by a run of disasters onboard.
  • Image
    Once Upon a Time in Space: The Russian Thing: TVSS: Iconic

    Once Upon a Time in Space

    The Russian Thing

    Sunday
    Jul 26

    1 Hour

    When the Soviet Union falls, Russia welcomes U.S. astronauts to their space station, Mir, but cooperation between former Cold War enemies is threatened by a run of disasters onboard.
  • Image
    Once Upon a Time in Space: The Russian Thing: TVSS: Iconic

    Once Upon a Time in Space

    The Russian Thing

    Sunday
    Jul 26

    1 Hour

    When the Soviet Union falls, Russia welcomes U.S. astronauts to their space station, Mir, but cooperation between former Cold War enemies is threatened by a run of disasters onboard.
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    Once Upon a Time in Space: The Russian Thing: TVSS: Iconic

    Once Upon a Time in Space

    The Russian Thing

    Tuesday
    Jul 28

    1 Hour

    When the Soviet Union falls, Russia welcomes U.S. astronauts to their space station, Mir, but cooperation between former Cold War enemies is threatened by a run of disasters onboard.
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    Once Upon a Time in Space: Politics Always Wins: TVSS: Iconic

    Once Upon a Time in Space

    Politics Always Wins

    Tuesday
    Jul 28

    1 Hour

    The arrival of the International Space Station promises a new era of cooperation in space.
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    Once Upon a Time in Space: Politics Always Wins: TVSS: Iconic

    Once Upon a Time in Space

    Politics Always Wins

    Tuesday
    Jul 28

    1 Hour

    The arrival of the International Space Station promises a new era of cooperation in space.
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    Once Upon a Time in Space: The Russian Thing: TVSS: Iconic

    Once Upon a Time in Space

    The Russian Thing

    Wednesday
    Jul 29

    1 Hour

    When the Soviet Union falls, Russia welcomes U.S. astronauts to their space station, Mir, but cooperation between former Cold War enemies is threatened by a run of disasters onboard.
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    Once Upon a Time in Space: Politics Always Wins: TVSS: Iconic

    Once Upon a Time in Space

    Politics Always Wins

    Wednesday
    Jul 29

    1 Hour

    The arrival of the International Space Station promises a new era of cooperation in space.
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    Once Upon a Time in Space: Politics Always Wins: TVSS: Iconic

    Once Upon a Time in Space

    Politics Always Wins

    Wednesday
    Jul 29

    1 Hour

    The arrival of the International Space Station promises a new era of cooperation in space.
  • Image
    Once Upon a Time in Space: The Russian Thing: TVSS: Iconic

    Once Upon a Time in Space

    The Russian Thing

    Wednesday
    Jul 29

    1 Hour

    When the Soviet Union falls, Russia welcomes U.S. astronauts to their space station, Mir, but cooperation between former Cold War enemies is threatened by a run of disasters onboard.
  • Image
    Once Upon a Time in Space: Politics Always Wins: TVSS: Iconic

    Once Upon a Time in Space

    Politics Always Wins

    Wednesday
    Jul 29

    1 Hour

    The arrival of the International Space Station promises a new era of cooperation in space.
  • Image
    Once Upon a Time in Space: Politics Always Wins: TVSS: Iconic

    Once Upon a Time in Space

    Politics Always Wins

    Wednesday
    Jul 29

    1 Hour

    The arrival of the International Space Station promises a new era of cooperation in space.
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    Once Upon a Time in Space: Politics Always Wins: TVSS: Iconic

    Once Upon a Time in Space

    Politics Always Wins

    Sunday
    Aug 2

    1 Hour

    The arrival of the International Space Station promises a new era of cooperation in space.
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    Once Upon a Time in Space: Politics Always Wins: TVSS: Iconic

    Once Upon a Time in Space

    Politics Always Wins

    Sunday
    Aug 2

    1 Hour

    The arrival of the International Space Station promises a new era of cooperation in space.
  • Image
    Once Upon a Time in Space: Politics Always Wins: TVSS: Iconic

    Once Upon a Time in Space

    Politics Always Wins

    Sunday
    Aug 2

    1 Hour

    The arrival of the International Space Station promises a new era of cooperation in space.
  • Image
    Once Upon a Time in Space: Politics Always Wins: TVSS: Iconic

    Once Upon a Time in Space

    Politics Always Wins

    Sunday
    Aug 2

    1 Hour

    The arrival of the International Space Station promises a new era of cooperation in space.
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    Once Upon a Time in Space: Politics Always Wins: TVSS: Iconic

    Once Upon a Time in Space

    Politics Always Wins

    Tuesday
    Aug 4

    1 Hour

    The arrival of the International Space Station promises a new era of cooperation in space.
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    Once Upon a Time in Space: Friends Forever: TVSS: Iconic

    Once Upon a Time in Space

    Friends Forever

    Tuesday
    Aug 4

    1 Hour

    Relationships aboard the ISS are tested when war breaks out on Earth.
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    Once Upon a Time in Space: Friends Forever: TVSS: Iconic

    Once Upon a Time in Space

    Friends Forever

    Tuesday
    Aug 4

    1 Hour

    Relationships aboard the ISS are tested when war breaks out on Earth.

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