Space: 1999
Moonbase Alpha torn from Earth — British design porn in deep space.
Ambitious post-2001 live-action space opera for international syndication.
Why it matters
Episode guide
48 episodes across 2 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
A nuclear accident hurls the Moon out of orbit; Moonbase Alpha's crew survives as travelers through hostile space.
Network & studio
- ITV — broadcast network
- Syndication — broadcast network
- ITC Entertainment — production studio
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1970s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Ambitious post-2001 live-action space opera for international syndication.
Gossip hook. Martin Landau/Barbara Bain Mission: Impossible reunion in space.
Creators
Gerry Anderson · Sylvia Anderson
Key cast
- Martin Landau as Cmdr. John Koenig
- Barbara Bain as Dr. Helena Russell
- Barry Morse as Prof. Victor Bergman
- Catherine Schell as Maya
Flash facts
- Gerry Anderson live-action peak after Thunderbirds fame.
- Season 2 introduced shape-shifter Maya and more action tone.
- Production design influenced later sci-fi aesthetics.
FAQ
What network aired Space: 1999?
Space: 1999 is associated with ITV / Syndicated (1975–1977).
Why is Space: 1999 in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1970s?
Ambitious post-2001 live-action space opera for international syndication.
Who are the key names behind Space: 1999?
Creators and principals include Gerry Anderson, Sylvia Anderson.
Official & further reading
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