: Filming took place during a record-breaking British heatwave in 1976. Temperatures on set reached up to 120°F (49°C), and actors Martin Landau and Nick Tate had to perform in heavy spacesuits while the studio's air conditioning failed.
In this episode, Moonbase Alpha is threatened by a series of massive shockwaves originating from a nearby planet. Commander John Koenig, Alan Carter, and Maya travel to the planet to investigate and find a way to stop the destructive energy. They discover a civilization consisting of advanced, chlorine-breathing beings currently in a state of metamorphosis within protective cocoons—the " AB Chrysalis ". Spazio_1999_02x12
: The Italian release of the series, Spazio: 1999 , sometimes featured alternate music cues, including scores by the legendary Ennio Morricone for certain compilation films. "Space: 1999" The AB Chrysalis (TV Episode 1976) - IMDb : Filming took place during a record-breaking British