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New BBC Series Explores 50 Years of Space History

10/28/2025

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The BBC Two series "Once Upon A Time in Space" premieres on October 27, 2023, with four hour-long episodes.
The series examines the evolution of the human space program over the past 50 years, featuring interviews with astronauts and archival footage.
It covers significant events, including the space shuttle missions and the construction of the International Space Station.
Viewers in the UK can watch it on BBC Two or stream it for free on BBC iPlayer.
International viewers can use a VPN, such as NordVPN, to access the series.

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The BBC Two series "Once Upon A Time in Space" premieres on October 27, 2023, with four hour-long episodes.
The series examines the evolution of the human space program over the past 50 years, featuring interviews with astronauts and archival footage.
It covers significant events, including the space shuttle missions and the construction of the International Space Station.
Viewers in the UK can watch it on BBC Two or stream it for free on BBC iPlayer.
International viewers can use a VPN, such as NordVPN, to access the series.