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The Cupola

Astronaut Terry Virts reflects on the profound impact of seeing Earth from the Cupola, the seven-windowed observatory module on the International Space Station. Hailed by the New York Times as “a new window that forever changed our view of Earth,” the Cupola’s panoramic views have allowed astronauts from across the globe to marvel at our home planet.
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Season 2026 Episodes

Friends Forever
S2026 E4 Length 55:57 Premiere Date 08/04/26

Politics Always Wins
S2026 E3 Length 55:47 Premiere Date 07/28/26

The Russian Thing
S2026 E2 Length 55:55 Premiere Date 07/21/26

America First
S2026 E1 Length 55:55 Premiere Date 07/14/26

The Cupola
Clip Length 01:44 Premiere Date 08/04/26

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The Russian Thing - S1 E2

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.

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The Mir's reign in space comes to an end with the arrival of the International Space Station. A new dawn of cooperation awaits, offering hope for a divided world.

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Relationships aboard the ISS are tested when war breaks out on Earth.

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