Space Patrol
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 7 Episodes
60 min per episode
1966 – 1966
Premiered: Sat, Sep 17, 1966
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 7: “Invasion”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Space Patrol ≣ 1966 | 2003 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-09
Cast & Creators
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Dietmar Schönherr
Major Cliff Allister McLane
Eva Pflug
Leutnant Tamara Jagellovsk
Wolfgang Völz
Leutnant Mario de Monti
Charlotte Kerr
General Lydia van Dyke
Claus Holm
Leutnant Hasso Sigbjörnson
Friedrich G. Beckhaus
Leutnant Atan Shubashi
Ursula Lillig
Leutnant Helga Legrelle
Benno Sterzenbach
General Winston W. Wamsler
Friedrich Joloff
Oberst Villa
Franz Schafheitlin
Sir Arthur
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Gottschalk, Rolf Honold
Peter Thomas
Helmut Krapp, Hans Gottschalk
Department Leadership Roster
Helmut Krapp
Producer
Hans Gottschalk
Producer
Vera Otto
Costume Design
Margit Bárdy
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Space Patrol
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What is Space Patrol about?
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.
How many seasons does Space Patrol have?
Space Patrol comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Space Patrol?
Key cast members in Space Patrol include Dietmar Schönherr, Eva Pflug, Wolfgang Völz, Charlotte Kerr, Claus Holm.
Who created or directed Space Patrol?
Space Patrol was developed and directed by Hans Gottschalk, Rolf Honold.