SPACE, 1999. Moonbase Alpha is a lunar outpost staffed by 311 crew members, carrying out reseach and safeguarding nuclear waste shipped from Earth. On September 13, 1999, disaster strikes: a nuclear chain reaction triggers an explosion that hurls the moon out of Earth’s orbit, and catapults it into deep space. For the crew of Moonbase Alpha, their adventure has just begun.
Gerry Anderson’s live action space spectacular broke new ground in science fiction television. First airing in 1975, SPACE 1999 has gained widespread acknowledgement as a landmark series, setting the standard for great sci-fi on the small screen. Starring Martin Landau in his breakthrough role, and featuring guest appearances from Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Brian Blessed, Joan Collins and Leo McKern.