Welcome to a fairy tale of the day after tomorrow! Germany's first sci-fi series has captivated generations of fans and remains a topic of conversation to this day. Although it aired in 1966 for just seven episodes in a single season, reruns, DVD releases, a feature film, and eventually streaming availability have kept the interest alive among sci-fi enthusiasts. Admired for its creativity and occasionally mocked for its props, Space Patrol also sparked controversies. Even today, it still generates discussions about the crew surrounding Commander Cliff Allister McLane, the Overkill, and the alien Frogs. In addition to the TV series, a novel series continued for over twenty years, not only carrying on the adventures of the Orion but also telling the backstory of the series. Furthermore, fans are still working today, over fifty years after production, on stories, novels, and even a fan film, not only to reminisce but to keep their series alive. Author Peter R. Krüger takes a close look at the series, the novel series, and much more related to the fast space cruiser. The format can rightly be called an absolute cult series of German television. Here is a fairy tale of the day after tomorrow: Long live Space Patrol Orion!.