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1997
The X-Files: Memento Mori

The X-FilesThe 87th episode of Chris Carter’s modern-day science fiction series The X-Files airs on Fox, starring Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny. William B. Davis guest stars.

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Soyuz TM-25

Soyuz TM-25Russian cosmonauts Vasili Tsibliyev and Aleksandr Lazutkin lift off aboard Soyuz TM-25 for an eventful mission aboard Russian space station Mir. Tagging along is German space traveler Reinhold Ewald, who will remain in space for 19 days before returning to Earth with Mir’s previous crew aboard Soyuz TM-24; Tsibliyev and Lazutkin will later be joined by American shuttle astronaut Jerry Linenger. Their 184-day stay is marred by numerous emergencies aboard the station, ranging from a fire in the station’s cramped quarters to a collision with an unmanned Progress cargo spacecraft, which Russian ground controllers are initially eager to keep quiet from the rest of the world.

The Cape: The Last To Know

TimecopThe 16th episode of The Cape airs in syndication in North America, starring Corbin Bernsen and Adam Baldwin, presenting a fictionalized version of NASA’s shuttle program. Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, who serves as the series’ technical consultant, makes an on-screen appearance as himself.

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Babylon 5: Messages From Earth (soundtrack)

Babylon 5Christopher Franke’s second soundtrack from the TV series Babylon 5 is released on Sonic Images Records; this is the second compilation soundtrack from the popular science fiction series. Read more (more…)

STS-82: back to Hubble

Space ShuttleSpace Shuttle Discovery lifts off on a ten-day mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope. Over 30 hours of spacewalks are conducted to repair and upgrade Hubble with new parts, and the shuttle engines are fired in short, steady bursts to raise the telescope’s orbit by over eight miles before it is released again. Aboard Discovery on her 22nd flight are Commander Kenneth Bowersox, Pilot Scott Horowitz, and mission specialists Mark Lee, Steven Hawley, Gregory Harbaugh, Steven Smith and Joseph Tanner.

The Outer Limits: Dark Rain

The Outer LimitsShowtime airs the 49th episode of The Outer Limits, a revival of the 1960s science fiction anthology series. Don Franklin (seaQuest DSV, Seven Days) guest stars.

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Red Dwarf: Blue

Red DwarfThe 41st episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2. Chris Barrie appears as Rimmer (sort of). Read more (more…)

The X-Files: Kaddish

The X-FilesThe 88th episode of Chris Carter’s modern-day science fiction series The X-Files airs on Fox, starring Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny. Justine Miceli guest stars.

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The Cape: The Astronaut Formerly Known As Prince

TimecopThe 17th episode of The Cape airs in syndication in North America, starring Corbin Bernsen and Adam Baldwin, presenting a fictionalized version of NASA’s shuttle program.

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Space And Beyond

Space And BeyondSilva America releases the 2-CD set Space And Beyond, compiling new recordings of science fiction soundtrack highlights played by the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, including previously unreleased music from the Star Trek franchise. Read more (more…)

Namco Museum Volume 3 (“M”) (Playstation)

Namco Museum Volume 3Namco releases the arcade compilation Namco Museum Volume 3 for the Sony Playstation, including the ’80s arcade hits Ms. Pac-Man, Galaxian, Dig Dug, and Pole Position II. (The same title was released to the Japanese market the previous year, with the same lineup of games.) Read more (more…)

The Outer Limits: The Camp

The Outer LimitsShowtime airs the 50th episode of The Outer Limits, a revival of the 1960s science fiction anthology series. Harley Jane Kozak guest stars.

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Sliders: The Exodus, Part 1

SlidersFox airs the 38th episode of Tracy Torme’s alternate-universe science fiction series Sliders, starring Jerry O’Connell, John Rhys Davies, Sabrina Lloyd, and Cleavant Derricks; Kari Wuhrer (Swamp Thing, MTV’s Remote Control) joins the cast. Roger Daltrey (Highlander, Witchblade) guest stars.

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Red Dwarf: Beyond A Joke

Red DwarfThe 42nd episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2. Don Henderson (Star Wars, Knights Of God) guest stars. Read more (more…)

The X-Files: Unrequited

The X-FilesThe 89th episode of Chris Carter’s modern-day science fiction series The X-Files airs on Fox, starring Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny. Scott Hylands guest stars.

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Mir: Fire on high

The Mir fireFire breaks out aboard the Russian space station Mir, forcing the crew to break out face masks and goggles which they must keep on even after the fire is put out. The culprit is determined to be an oxygen generator, which is damaged beyond repair; fortunately, American crewmember Jerry Linenger is a medical doctor and determines that he and his crewmates are none the worse for wear. A new oxygen generator will arrive on the next Space Shuttle mission to Mir later in the year.

The Cape: Enemy Within

TimecopThe 18th episode of The Cape airs in syndication in North America, starring Corbin Bernsen and Adam Baldwin, presenting a fictionalized version of NASA’s shuttle program.

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The Outer Limits: Heart’s Desire

The Outer LimitsShowtime airs the 51st episode of The Outer Limits, a revival of the 1960s science fiction anthology series. Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers) guest stars.

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Sliders: The Exodus, Part 2

SlidersFox airs the 39th episode of Tracy Torme’s alternate-universe science fiction series Sliders, starring Jerry O’Connell, John Rhys Davies, Sabrina Lloyd, Cleavant Derricks, and Kari Wuhrer. Roger Daltrey (Highlander, Witchblade) guest stars. This is John Rhys-Davies’ final appearance as a series regular, though one episode filmed prior to his two-part exit had yet to be shown, and would appear later.

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