The first mum to go to space

In 1984, Anna Fisher became the first mother to travel to space, leaving behind a one-year-old daughter. Not everyone thought she should go.

22 October 2025

1 minute

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Once Upon a Time in Space—Series 1, America First

Once Upon a Time in Space Trailer (short)
Duration: 00:17
Once Upon a Time in Space Trailer (short)
Duration: 00:06
"That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard"
Duration: 01:32

Once Upon a Time in Space Trailer (short)—Series 1, America First
Duration: 00:17
Once Upon a Time in Space Trailer (short)—Series 1, America First
Duration: 00:06
The collision that sent the Soviet space station tumbling—Series 1, The Russian Thing
Duration: 01:26
Jerry's letter to his son from space—Series 1, The Russian Thing
Duration: 01:34