A fictional [[spacecraft]] from the [[Space: 1999]] [[Science fiction]] TV series from the 70s. It is notable for its realistic design based in real world spacecraft concepts.

The [b]Eagle Transporter[/b] serves as the primary interplanetary spacecraft of Moonbase "Alpha", which has a fleet of them. The Eagles are primarily used to explore other planets, defend the Moonbase from attack, and to transport supplies and other items to and from the [[Moon]].

Completely modular, the craft are divided into three basic sections: the command module or cockpit, the passenger module/service pod, and the superstructure (containing the landing gear, access corridor/galley, aft compartment, fuel tanks and main propulsion system). The command module also has an escape hatch and can detach from the main body, enabling it to dock with another compatible craft or for use as an emergency escape capsule. All Eagles are equipped with artificial gravity. 

Each of the modules of the Eagle can be replaced with specialized sections according to the ship's task, which range from weaponry pods (armed with missiles, laser cannons and laser turrets) to sensor, scientific, passenger, medical transport and container pods.

The Eagle was designed by Brian Johnson who had worked with Gerry Anderson on Thunderbirds in the mid 60s and had produced the spacecraft for the 1968 film [[2001 A Space Odyssey]]. It was also based in conceptual art by famous 70s Sci-Fi artist Chris Foss. 

One of the early production names for the ship, when the show was intended as a spin-off of [[ufo_(copyright)|UFO]], was initially [i]Luna Transporter[/i] (Luna meaning Moon in Latin, Spanish and Italian). The Eagle spacecraft influenced the spaceship designs of [[Star Wars]] and several other science fiction films and television series released years later.

h4. See also

* "Video with different images of the ship from the TV show":http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TQ5vuziPj4
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