Once Upon a Time in Space
The Russian Thing
Season 1 Episode 2 of 4
After the fall of the Soviet Union, Russia's space programme was fighting for its survival, and the US government was concerned that the country's rocket scientists, with their valuable nuclear knowledge, might be recruited by rogue states. The result was a programme in which Russia welcomed US astronauts aboard its space station Mir, but co-operation between the former Cold War enemies was threatened by a run of disasters on board
Once Upon a Time in Space airs on BBC Two Northern Ireland at 9:00 PM, Monday 3 November. (Subtitles, new, audio description.)
Topics
Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics
General
James Bluemel
Director
Vicky Mitchell
Series Producer
Will Anderson
Executive Producer