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NewsKPBS Public MediaNovember 10, 2026San Diego County

KPBS broadcasts "We Chose to Go to The Moon" documentary premiere in November 2026

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KPBS TV will premiere the live-recorded Carnegie Hall documentary "We Chose to Go to The Moon" on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at 8 p.m., with simultaneous streaming available on KPBS+.

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Why It Matters

Local viewers gain access to a specific historical television broadcast about the Space Race, which can be viewed either on traditional television channels or through the free KPBS+ streaming application on various devices.

Key Facts

  • The documentary "We Chose to Go to The Moon" premieres on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV and the KPBS+ streaming service.
  • The program was recorded live at Carnegie Hall and is presented by historian John Monsky.
  • The presentation includes music from the 1960s and 70s performed by Broadway stars and a live orchestra, alongside archival imagery and historic flags.
  • KPBS+ is a free streaming app available on Roku, smart TVs, and mobile devices, locally curated for San Diego.
  • Viewers can access live streams of four TV channels: KPBS, KPBS 2, Create, and KPBS Kids 24/7, plus a new channel named FNX.
  • KPBS Passport members can access additional shows by logging into the KPBS+ app.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationNASA“Subject of the documentary's historical narrative regarding the Space Race.”PersonJohn Monsky“Historian featured in the recorded live documentary at Carnegie Hall.”OrganizationKPBS+“Free streaming video app provided for viewers.”locationCarnegie Hall“Venue where the documentary was recorded live.”OrganizationFNX“New television channel added to the KPBS lineup.”OrganizationKPBS“Broadcaster of the television program and streaming services.”locationSan Diego“Local area where KPBS content is curated for residents.”