Once Upon a Time in Space
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1)
Tuesdays at 9 PM beginning July 14
Wednesdays at 2 AM beginning July 15
As the world enters a new era of planetary science, ONCE UPON A TIME IN SPACE tells the human stories behind one of our most extraordinary endeavors: the exploration of space. Moving beyond scientific achievement, the series examines the personal experiences of astronauts, cosmonauts, ground-based participants, and the loved ones left on Earth. Across four episodes, it traces significant landmarks in spacefaring history, from the birth of the shuttle and the pioneering Space Station Mir to the rise of commercial spaceflight.
Through powerful firsthand testimony and intimate, unseen archival footage, a complex portrait of humanity emerges: one that lays bare both our fragility and boundless curiosity. Accounts of bravery, friendship and tragedy are told against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world, connecting technical and geopolitical developments to those who experienced them.