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Return to Space

6.620222h 8mMovieDocumentary

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

DirectorsJimmy Chin·Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
ProducersMatthew Hamachek·Anna Barnes

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Cast · Directed by Jimmy Chin

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 — streaming FAQ

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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 November 2026.

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