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[01/23/25 - 01:01 AM]
Prime Video Announces the Launch of Groundbreaking Documentary Series "Calleja en el Espacio"
The documentary series for Spanish television will follow renowned explorer and presenter Jesús Calleja in his most ambitious adventure to date: becoming the first Spanish civilian to travel to space.

[via press release from Amazon]

Prime Video Announces the Launch of Groundbreaking Documentary Series "Calleja en el Espacio"

Jesús Calleja will become the third Spaniard in history to travel to space, following in the footsteps of astronauts Pedro Duque and Miguel López-Alegría

The documentary series will be released in two parts: the first two episodes will premiere on Prime Video on 3 February, before airing on national broadcaster Cuatro, with the final two episodes launching this spring

Jesús Calleja's historic launch on Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket will be broadcast live on Telecinco

MADRID - 23 January, 2025 - Prime Video will launch Calleja en el espacio, an unprecedented documentary series for Spanish television that will follow renowned explorer and presenter Jesús Calleja in his most ambitious adventure to date: becoming the first Spanish civilian to travel to space. The first part of this unique production, consisting of two episodes, will premiere on Prime Video on 3 February, ahead of its broadcast on Cuatro, and will be available exclusively in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide as part of Prime membership. Prime members in Spain enjoy savings, convenience, and entertainment, all in a single membership for just €4.99/month or best value €49.90/year.

In the first part of Calleja en el espacio, viewers will join Jesús Calleja on an exciting journey that begins with the origins of his space dream and culminates in exploring the future of humanity among the stars. Through encounters with key figures such as astronauts Pedro Duque and Miguel López-Alegría, and visits to iconic locations like the Gran Telescopio Canarias, the documentary series delves into Spanish space initiatives whilst Calleja tackles his upcoming mission on Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket, becoming the next Spaniard to cross the frontier of space. The journey will take him from Blue Origin's facilities near Seattle to NASA's legendary Johnson Space Center in Houston, where he will gain insight into his future space adventure and discovers ambitious plans for humans to return to the Moon and reach Mars.

Viewers will soon be able to experience the historic moment of the launch of Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket carrying Jesús Calleja live on Spanish broadcaster Telecinco. The second part of the documentary series, premiering on Prime Video this spring before airing on Mediaset España, will feature exclusive content from the days leading up to the launch, the flight experience in Texas and Calleja's reactions after making history.

"This project represents the fulfilment of a lifelong dream," said Jesús Calleja. "Travelling to space with Blue Origin is not only a personal adventure, but also a unique opportunity to share with all viewers the excitement, challenges and beauty of seeing our planet from a completely new perspective. Through Calleja en el espacio, I hope viewers will enjoy discovering the fascinating world of space, which is still unknown to many, and join me on this extraordinary adventure."

"Calleja en el espacio is a perfect example of the innovative and transformative content we want to offer our subscribers," added Ricardo Cabornero, Director of Prime Video service in Spain. "This docuseries not only captures an extraordinary feat, but will bring Jesús Calleja's signature spirit of adventure and passion for discovery into millions of homes. Our collaboration with Mediaset España marks a milestone in the Spanish audiovisual landscape, proving that streaming and broadcast television can work hand in hand to create something unique. We are proud to be part of this historic moment that combines the best entertainment with space exploration."

Calleja en el espacio is produced in collaboration with Zanskar Producciones and Mediaset España, which Prime Video will offer in streaming. The documentary series is distributed by Mediterráneo Mediaset España Group. Prime subscribers will be able to enjoy this unique journey from the days on Earth before the launch to the far reaches of space, all through the eyes of one of Spain's most beloved explorers.

About Prime Video

Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports - including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Red One, Road House, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, Cross, and The Idea of You; licensed fan favorites as La que se avecina and Pombo, and acclaimed sports documentaries including Courtois: La vuelta del número 1 o Un equipo llamado España; and programming from partners such as Max, DAZN, SkyShowtime, Atresplayer Premium Familiar, Flixolé or Crunchyroll via Prime Video add-on subscriptions. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info visit www.amazon.es/prime.

About Amazon

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit www.aboutamazon.es and follow on X @AmazonNewsES.

About Mediaset España

Mediaset España is one of Spain's leading audiovisual groups and content creators. It operates seven television channels -Telecinco, Cuatro, Factoría de Ficción, Boing, Energy, Divinity and BeMad-; two content platforms -Mitele, which offers all of Mediaset España's live and on-demand content, and Mtmad, a digital-native video channel-; and a subscription platform with exclusive content, Mitele PLUS. The company has also strengthened its brand in the distribution, sale and production of third-party content through Mediterráneo Mediaset España Group and operates in other business lines with companies such as Atlas, Spain's leading audiovisual news agency; and Telecinco Cinema, its film production company, which has produced 11 of the 20 highest-grossing films in Spanish history, including the top three box office hits.

About Zanskar

Producciones Zanskar is an independent television production company established in 2009 by Jesús Calleja and María Ruiz Calzado. The company specialises in producing adventure, exploration and travel formats, as well as documentaries and factual entertainment programmes, grounded in the values of authenticity, humour and emotion.





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