Without warning, a previously unknown alien species, the ' Chigs', attack and destroy Earth's first extra-solar colony and then destroy a second colony ship. Lacking FTL technology, this is accomplished by taking advantage of transient but predictable, naturally-occurring wormholes. In the years leading up to 2063, humanity has begun to colonize other planets. Main article: List of Space: Above and Beyond Episodes
They are stationed on the space carrier USS Saratoga, and act as infantry and pilots of SA-43 Endo/Exo-Atmospheric Attack Jet ('Hammerhead') fighters. Set in the years 2063–2064, the show focuses on the 'Wildcards', members of the United States Marine Corps Space Aviator Cavalry, 58th Squadron. It was ranked '50' in IGN's top 50 Sci-Fi TV Shows, described as 'yet another sci-fi show that went before its time'. It was nominated for two Emmy Awards and one Saturn Award. Originally planned for five seasons, it ran only for the single 1995–1996 season, due to low ratings.
Space: Above and Beyond is an American science fiction television show on the FOX Network, created and written by Glen Morgan and James Wong.