Space: 1999 - Season 1 - Eps 1: Breakaway
In September 1999, John Koenig reports to Earth's Space Research Centre at Moonbase Alpha as its new commander. A strange sickness is killing some of the Moonbase Alpha crew. Commander Koenig's investigation reveals that the source lies at Nuclear Waste Disposal Area 1 caused by excessive magnetic energy fields. The continuous build up of energy shortly causes massive explosion clusters that knocks the moon off orbit into deep space.
About Space: 1999
Title: Space: 1999
First Air Date: 1975-09-04
Last Air Date: 1977-11-12
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.1/10 (from 131 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 3
Total Episodes: 48
Network: ITV1
Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Production Companies: Group 3, RAI, ITC Entertainment, RAI Cinema
Synopsis
The crew of Moonbase Alpha must struggle to survive when a massive explosion throws the Moon from orbit into deep space.
Cast
Martin Landau
John Koenig
Barbara Bain
Helena Russell
Catherine Schell
Maya
Tony Anholt
Tony Verdeschi
