Once Upon a Time in Space
Politics Always Wins
Season 1 Episode 3 of 4
In 1996, Nasa unveiled its largest-ever team of astronauts, with 44 individuals tasked with the colossal undertaking of building the International Space Station in orbit. While the ISS is a symbol of global unity, its financial demands were straining Russia's already struggling economy and its Mir space station faced the axe due to the the high cost of maintenance
Once Upon a Time in Space airs on BBC Two Northern Ireland at 10:00 PM, Sunday 16 November. (Subtitles, repeat.)
Topics
Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics
General
James Bluemel
Director
Charlotte Bairsto
Producer
Rebecca Pike
Producer