At the dawn of a new space race, this four-part series tells the human story of our quest to explore the cosmos.
Once Upon A Time In Space Airs Tuesdays, July 14th- July 28th at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streaming live on the WXXI and PBS apps.
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.
Episodes:
“America First” airs July 14th. A pioneering class of astronauts is recruited by NASA to fly aboard its new Space Shuttle.
“The Russian Thing” airs July 21st. When the Soviet Union falls, Russia welcomes US astronauts to their space station Mir.
“Politics Always Wins” airs July 28th. The arrival of the International Space Station promises a new era of cooperation in space.
“Friends Forever” airs August 4th. Relationships aboard the ISS are tested when war breaks out on Earth.
Credit: Nasa