Once Upon a Time in Space

Description

Personal accounts from astronauts and scientists, covering key milestones of space exploration, global space rivalries and the future of humanity beyond Earth.

Upcoming Episodes

• The Russian Thing

  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. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Friday, Jul. 24, 2026 @ 11:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Sunday, Jul. 26, 2026 @ 03:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

  See our full program schedule.

• Politics Always Wins

  The arrival of the International Space Station promises a new era of cooperation in space. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Jul. 28, 2026 @ 9:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Wednesday, Jul. 29, 2026 @ 01:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Thursday, Jul. 30, 2026 @ 04:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Friday, Jul. 31, 2026 @ 11:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Sunday, Aug. 02, 2026 @ 03:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

  See our full program schedule.

• Friends Forever

  Relationships aboard the ISS are tested when war breaks out on Earth. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Aug. 04, 2026 @ 9:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Wednesday, Aug. 05, 2026 @ 01:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Thursday, Aug. 06, 2026 @ 03:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

  See our full program schedule.

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