Space: 1999 Technical Operations Manual
Explore life on Moonbase Alpha through the base’s structures, vehicles, equipment and operating procedures. Created as a manual for a new Alphan recruit, this illustrated hardback expands on the original 1970s Technical Notebook.
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Original edition
The original hardcover contains 272 pages exploring Alpha, the Eagle Transporter, travel tubes, uniforms, personnel and technology.
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Expanded edition
The expanded hardcover contains 312 pages, including 40 additional pages. Check the product page for its current preorder status, price and estimated dispatch date.
Interior previews
These preview pages are from the original edition. Select an image to see it in more detail.
The creative team
- Writer and illustrator: Chris Thompson
- Writer: Andrew Clements
- Consultant: David Hirsch
- Science advisors: Phil Plait and Dr David Parker
From the 2021 launch archive
The original launch videos remain a useful introduction to the book and the people who made it. Prices, preorder dates, shipping estimates and bonus offers mentioned in these recordings relate to the 2021 launch and are no longer current.
- Watch the creator discussion with Chris Thompson, Andrew Clements and David Hirsch.
- Watch the original book announcement and page previews.
The original limited flight-case special edition was a separate collector’s release of 311 units and sold out. It should not be confused with the expanded hardcover.
Explore the Space: 1999 hub for the series, stories and further reading.