Operation Space Station: High Risk Build

The high-stakes reality of building the International Space Station is the subject of this one-hour documentary, which features astronauts and Mission Control staff recounting the scariest moments of the project, including ammonia leaks and spacewalk emergencies. The screening takes place at the Douglass branch on Tuesday, October 6, from 6 to 7 PM. English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing will be provided. This screening is part of the 2026 One Book, One Chicago season, which focuses on Samantha Harvey's *Orbital*.