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Return to Space

6.520222h 8mMovieDocumentary

The inspirational rise of SpaceX as well as Elon Musk's two-decade effort to resurrect America’s space travel ambitions.

DirectorsElizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi·Jimmy Chin
ProducersAnna Barnes·Matthew Hamachek

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Cast · Directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi

EMElon Musk
Elon Musk
Self
DHDouglas Hurley
Douglas Hurley
Self
RBRobert Behnken
Robert Behnken
Self
JBJames Bridenstine
James Bridenstine
Self
TDTim Dodd
Tim Dodd
Self
HKHans-Jörg Koenigsmann
Hans-Jörg Koenigsmann
Self
GSGwynne Shotwell
Gwynne Shotwell
Self
LBLars Blackmore
Lars Blackmore
Self
MM
Megan McArthur
Self
KD
Kiko Dontchev
Self
LG
Lori Garver
Self
KN
Karen Nyberg
Self

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Return to Space is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States.

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Yes — Return to Space is available on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

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