Space Patrol

Overview

Raumpatrouille – Die phantastischen Abenteuer des Raumschiffes Orion, also known as Raumpatrouille Orion, and Space Patrol Orion in English, was the first German science fiction television series. Its seven episodes were broadcast by ARD beginning September 17, 1966 six years before Star Trek first aired in West Germany. Being a huge success with several reruns audience ratings went up to 56%. Over the years, the series acquired a distinct cult status in Germany.

Details

Status

Ended

First aired

September 17, 1966

Last aired

December 10, 1966

Episodes

7

Network

ARD

Original language

German

Spoken languages

German

Countries

Germany

Production

Bavaria Film

Creators

Hans Gottschalk, Rolf Honold

IMDb

tt0061289