Day: September 30, 1996

The Cape: Just A Rumor

TimecopThe fourth episode of the science fiction series The Cape premieres in syndication in North America, starring Corbin Bernsen (L.A. Law) and Adam Baldwin, and focusing on a fictionalized version of NASA’s shuttle program.

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Xena: Orphan Of War

XenaThe week-long national syndication window opens for the 25th episode of Xena: Warrior Princess, opening the show’s second season.

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International Ultraviolet Explorer shuts down

International Ultraviolet ExplorerLaunched in 1978 as a joint venture between NASA and ESA, the unmanned International Ultraviolet Explorer is commanded to exhaust its remaining fuel and cease all contact with Earth. Though its detectors and other instruments are still functioning well after 18 years in orbit, its stabilization gyros have failed one by one until the satellite is unable to be aimed at deep space targets with any accuracy. IUE remains powered down, adrift in a geosynchronous orbit.

Star Trek: DS9: Apocalypse Rising

Star Trek: Deep Space NineThe week-long national syndication window opens for the 97th episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the beginning of the series’ fifth season. Robert O’Reilly guest stars; J.G. Hertzler makes his first appearance as General Martok.

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