The left one is on the right below with the round house on top. The force of the blast propels the moon like an enormous booster rocket, hurling it out of earth orbit and into deep space at colossal speed, thus stranding the 311 personnel stationed on alpha. Waste of space moon base alpha, book 3 by stuart gibbs book cover, description, publication history. The moonbase alpha technical manual speculates that these areas were originally partof the deep shelters referred to in the first series episodes war games, the last enemy and space brain space. New york times bestselling series tensions are running high when mu. Arriving at moonbase alpha, koenig discovered that the crisis was much worse with eleven men having died from an unknown condition. On earths moon far side nuklear waste explodes, knocking the moon out of orbit and sending it, as well as the 311 inhabitants of moonbase alpha, hurtling uncontrollably into space. The former commander is replaced with commander john koenig landau, a decorated officer who nevertheless needs a win. Since people on alpha can have multiple roles, especially after breakaway, there is presumably some protocol about which role overrides another as far as receiving a sleeve color, andor who might have to change uniforms for different duties and who keeps only one, but it is. The locale is used for scientific research and to watch over a. Waste of space will be the end of the moon base alpha series for. With martin landau, barbara bain, catherine schell, tony anholt. John koenig was assigned command of moonbase alpha to oversee the launch of a deep space probe and to investigate the outbreak of a mysterious virus. When i wrote space case, the first book in this series, i really wanted to.
The moon itself is no longer in earths orbit due to a nuclear explosion, the moon has broken out of its orbit on an unknown trajectory. Space 1999 nuclear waste disposal area 2 diorama set. Moonbase alpha with working elevator and moveable antenna. Space 1999 centres on the plight of the inhabitants of moonbase alpha, a scientific research centre on the moon. For the nasa computer game, see moonbase alpha video game. The second being that the pitch is at a middle c on a. It was compiled and written by david hirsch, with technical. In 1999, moonbase alpha, nestled in the lunar crater plato, is a scientific research colony and watchdog over silos of atomic waste from earth stored on the moons far side. Victor explains that there is no virus, and suggests koenig talk to dr. As nuclear disposal area one is completed, the first of the new waste freighters arrive, along with a newer, more advanced version of the eagle transporter, now nuclearpowered and able to make the entire trip from earth to the moon without the aid of the spacedock. Humanity had been storing its nuclear waste in vast disposal sites on the far side of the moon, but when an unknown form of electromagnetic radiation is detected, the accumulated waste reaches critical mass and causes a massive. The eagle transporter is the main mode of transport for the inhabitants of moonbase alpha. With martin landau, barbara bain, nick tate, zienia merton.
Moon base alpha series 3 primary works 4 total works twelveyearold dashiell gibson aka dash and his fellow lunarnauts aka moonies have adventures and solve mysteries on moon base alpha. On september, 1999, magnetic energy builds to cause an explosive chainreaction of the waste, blasting the moon out of earths orbit and off the plane of the ecliptic, out of the solar system. The eagle is a space shuttle craft used between the earth and the moon, for crew and materials including nuclear waste. Dec 03, 2016 on earths moon far side nuklear waste explodes, knocking the moon out of orbit and sending it, as well as the 311 inhabitants of moonbase alpha, hurtling uncontrollably into space. Moonbase alpha safeguards the nuclear waste shipped from earth and carries out research. Shortly after the return to the moon, nasa has established a small outpost on the south pole of the moon called moonbase alpha. Humanity had been storing its nuclear waste in vast disposal sites on the far side of the moon, but when an unknown form of magnetic radiation is detected, the accumulated waste reaches critical mass and causes a massive thermonuclear explosion on september 1999. If you believe your item has been removed by mistake, please contact steam support. Space 1999 limited edition set retro eagle freighter. A nuclear waste dump on the lunar surface unexpectedly detonates, blasting the moon out of earths orbit and taking the inhabitants of moonbase alpha on an unbelievable voyage of discovery and adventure. The moonbase alpha technical manual was published in october, 1977. Please see the instructions page for reasons why this item might not work within.
When a catastrophic explosion occurs, the moon and all of its inhabitants break away from the earths orbit and uncontrollably into the depths of the universe, thanks to a series of space warps that. The runaway moon, in effect, becomes the spacecraft on which the protagonists travel, searching for a new home. Two nuclear waste disposal cones cover the pits where radioactive waste is stored. New nasa game hands over keys to virtual moonbase space. Moonbase alpha is located in the plato crater, just above the sea of showers, on what was once known as the near side of the moon. Complete cast of astronauts, alien people and space monsters with stands. The waste explodes in a catastrophic accident on september 1999, which knocks the moon out of its orbit and sends it and the 311 inhabitants of moonbase alpha hurtling uncontrollably into outer space. Nasas moonbase alpha game allows up to 6 players to take on the role of. Crew habitable element space radiation shielding for exploration missions. The inhabitants of moonbase alpha, unable to escape, are seeking a new home. On both the 124 scale and the full moonbase alpha model, the travel tubes are actually square.
In the year 1999, lunar nuclear waste storage dumps have exploded, due to magnetic radiation, sending earths moon into interstellar space. The crew of moonbase alpha must struggle to survive when a massive explosion throws the moon from orbit into deep space. Writing a song code in moonbase alpha is actually simpler than it seems. The 311 men and women posted here were trapped as the moon was sent on. A multipurpose craft, it is divided into three basic sections. In the distant year of 1999, earth has a space station on the moon called moonbase alpha. The 311 men and women posted here were trapped as the moon was sent on its journey through the universe. Utilizing solar energy and regolith processing, the moonbase has become selfsufficient and plans for further expansion are underway. Moon base alpha books by stuart gibbs and gibson frazier from. Welcome to moonbase alpha, we hope you will enjoy your stay.
The thread of the radioactivehungering aliens has been averted, thanks to. Waste of space moon base alpha hardcover april 24, 2018 by stuart gibbs author visit amazons stuart gibbs page. Nasa hopes to give virtual explorers a sense of what life on the moon will be like in new computer launching this month. The eagle designed by brian johnson is the primary form of transportation for the inhabitants of moonbase alpha. Spazio 1999 is a sciencefiction television programme that ran for two seasons from 1975 to 1977. The moon base alpha book series by stuart gibbs includes books space case, spaced out, waste of space, and several more. Mar 04, 20 just in case this is really a last starfighter sort of game, this week ah goes to the moon.
The nuclear waste explodes, in a chain reaction, and the moon is hurled out of earths orbit, into deep space. Space enthusiasts, space cadets, and john maddens welcome. Achetez et telechargez ebook waste of space moon base alpha english edition. It was constructed from rock and ores mined on the moon. Waste of space moon base alpha english edition ebook. Dash gibson solves mysteries on the space station he calls home in this hilarious new york times bestselling series from stuart gibbs. Keith youngs moonbase alpha blueprint page home facebook. Russell discuss the mysterious illness, which has already taken nine lives. As on moonbase alpha, the main communications interface consists of 9 black and white cathode ray tube.
The locale is used for scientific research and to watch over a huge nuclear waste dump on the farside of. An overview of recent coordinated human exploration studies. John koenig was assigned command of moonbase alpha to oversee the launch of a deepspace probe and to investigate the outbreak of a mysterious virus. Durable fiberboard sic completely diecut, ready and fun to assemble. Nasa has once again landed on the lunar surface with the goal of colonization, research, and further exploration. Destination moonbasealpha after an atomic explosion blasts the moon out of earth orbit, moonbase alpha drifts in space, with 300 people on board. Space 1999 s02 e25 the final message from moonbase alpha. In the opening episode, set in the year 1999, nuclear waste stored on the moons far side explodes, knocking the moon out of orbit and sending it, as well as the 311 inhabitants of moonbase alpha, hurtling uncontrollably into space. Waste of space will be the end of the moon base alpha series for now. It is capable of operations in space, over the lunar surface, and in planet atmospheres. Dashs birthday has arrived and his dad sneaks him out for a secret moon birthday celebration.
From gerry and sylvia anderson, the legendary masterminds behind thunderbirds, comes the epic scifi series, space. Jan 29, 2008 in the distant year of 1999, earth has a space station on the moon called moonbase alpha. Capable of speeds up to 23,700 miles per second, or 15% of the. Attempted murder, mechanical crisis spark satisfying finale. Jan 02, 2019 gerry anderson moonbase alpha fans have the chance to make a realistic diorama with the mpc 1. Waste of space moon base alpha, book 3 by stuart gibbs. Gerry anderson moonbase alpha fans have the chance to make a realistic diorama with the mpc 1. Located in the moon crater plato and constructed out of quarried rock and ores, moonbase alpha is four kilometres in diameter and extends up to one kilometre in areas below the lunar surface. Lunar colonists of moonbase alpha are marooned in space after a nuclear explosion pushes the moon out of its orbit and a rescue spaceship from the earth is not what it seems to be.
The one on the right is on the right of the shot below. This is my official site for information on upcoming moonbase alpha blueprint cd rom releases. Get the latest updates on nasa missions, subscribe to blogs, rss feeds and podcasts, watch nasa tv live, or simply read about our mission to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research. The moonbase alpha technical manual, companion book for space. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Koenig makes a deal with the devil to stop the shipping of nuclear waste. Moonbase alpha in 2020 space, space images, 2001 a space. The complex extends outward from the central main mission tower in a series of concentricallyarranged curved structures connected by traveltube.
In the series, nuclear waste from earth is stored on the moon. When a rescue team from earth arrives in a fasterthanlight space ship, everyone is overjoyed that they can now return to earth. Space 1999 commander john koenig 16 scale figure by big. Waste of space moon base alpha by stuart gibbs hardcover. In the pilot breakaway, nuclear waste from earth stored on the moon explodes in a catastrophic accident on september, 1999, knocking the moon out of its orbit and sending it and the 311 inhabitants of moonbase alpha hurtling uncontrollably into outer space. All three books of the moon base alpha series are now available together in a collectible boxed set. As nuclear disposal area one is completed, the first of the new waste freighters arrive, along with a newer, more advanced version of the eagle transporter, now nuclearpowered and able to make the entire trip from earth to the moon without the aid of the space dock. Just in case this is really a last starfighter sort of game, this week ah goes to the moon.