NEW TV SHOW PREMIERS TONIGHT JULY 14: Once Upon a Time in Space

 Hey, Space Placers!

ARLINGTON, VA, June 1, 2026 – 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. From filmmaker James Bluemel and the team behind the award-winning Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland and Once Upon a Time in Iraq, ONCE UPON A TIME IN SPACE premieres Tuesdays, July 14 – August 4, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS app. 

 

ONCE UPON A TIME IN SPACE will stream simultaneously with broadcast and be available on all station-branded PBS platforms, including PBS.org and the PBS app, which is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Samsung Smart TV, Chromecast, VIZIO and LG Smart TVs.

 

ONCE UPON A TIME IN SPACE was produced in partnership with the BBC with James Bluemel as director. Vicky Mitchell is the series producer, and executive producers are Will Anderson and Andrew Palmer. Executive producers for the BBC are Clare Sillery and Tom Pullen. Diana El-Osta is Executive in Charge at PBS. 

Tune in!

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