The catastrophe on the moon

Exactly 25 years ago today, a devastating thermonuclear explosion occurred in nuclear waste repository 2 on the moon. This huge detonation was so powerful that it catapulted the moon and the Moonbase Alpha research station on it out of its orbit around the earth. Since this dramatic incident, there has been no contact with the base, and the fate of the crew of 311 men and women remains unknown to this day.

Mondbasis Alpha

Moonbase Alpha was a state-of-the-art research and monitoring station dedicated to the scientific exploration of the moon and the monitoring of the nuclear waste stored there. The events leading up to the disaster are poorly documented, which makes the incident all the more mysterious. Was it an accident? Were there warning signs that were overlooked? These questions remain unanswered.

The documentary film „Space 1999 – Breakaway“

The award-winning documentary „Space 1999 – Breakaway“ by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson sheds light on the dramatic circumstances and decisions that led to this tragic incident. The film explores the question of how one of the greatest disasters in the history of space travel could occur and also shows the human destinies behind the technical details. With previously unpublished archive material and eyewitness accounts, the story of Moonbase Alpha is brought back to life.

In memory of the crew of Moonbase Alpha

Today, 25 years later, we remember the brave crew of Moonbase Alpha. In silent remembrance, we honor the scientists and pioneers who tragically disappeared into the vastness of space. Their courage and commitment to space exploration are unforgotten. They symbolize humanity’s determination to push the boundaries of the known, even if it involves great risks.

May their sacrifice always remind us that the path to the future often holds unforeseeable dangers, and that as we explore the unknown, we must never forget our responsibility to those on the front lines.