"Good view of the astrogator top elevated to the clear dome. Another good early idea, bold in concept, brilliant in execution---but down the tubes quickly."

via: Lost in Space - (The Alpha Centauri Society Group)

On this date

 

The Jupiter 2 took off.

As usual, I am reminded of the Jupiter 2

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Make it look like the Jupiter 2 and I'm in.

Those of you that know me well, well know what this reminds me of.....

Shades of the Jupiter 2!

Well they seem to have figured out Jupiter 2's Tardis like quality

Even if they had to to stretch the shell.

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The Jupiter 2 at rest.

Note the absence of the ever disappearing and reappearing Astrogator 

A proposed Prequel to the Jupiter 2

The Jupiter 2 from 3dm Productions on Vimeo.

The evolution of the Jupiter 2 hull contour. Top to bottom: The original Fox blueprint, the “Gemini 12” single-level concept from the unaired pilot, the revised “Jupiter 2” design (upon which several models were based), and the distinctive four-foot articulated miniature with working landing gear

Reconciliation for scale with respect to the revised hull contour. The top diagram depicts the original studio set with selected internal appointments. The dotted line on the right indicates a final exterior revision which allowed for the construction of the airlock and porthole, and also resulted in a deep recess for the primary viewport. Note that in the original pilot version, the astrogator dome could be elevated to the position of the top “blister.” In the final version, the finished roof top gave way to an elevated sound stage, and filming was done below a designated crop line. The bottom diagram illustrates the necessary scale adjustment for the miniature to insure a comfortable fit for the same hardware components.

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Crash landing!

A scene from the pilot and first season story, Island in the Sky.  That is actually the 40 ft full scale Jupiter 2,  with dirt built up to make it appear as if the upper deck is at surface level. Note the windows and the window ledge looks far different than the normal set. The actual upper deck planet set did not have a ceiling but an array of boards for the lighting rigging. Most later crash scene episodes showed the other set which was roofless for studio lighting.

This is the same J-2 seen in "Visit to a Hostile Planet" except in that episode, the J-2 was rolled outside into the studio backlot. In order to show the full scale mockup outside the sound stages for the that third season episode, they actually deconstructed and reconstructed the set outside on the lot. However there was no funding to take it down and rebuild it inside the sound stage so it remained outside for years. Jonathan Harris said in a speech that he used to come and go to the studio for other things over the next few years and used to have pity on the Jupiter set as it was decaying in the outdoor conditions until it rotted completely.

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The clean up after yet another crash landing

Which is exactly why NASA tries to avoid them.  I don't do windows here on earth...

A scene from the first season story, Follow the Leader. In polycolor, by Guy Foster, showing off the Jupiter 2's Tardis like qualities.  furniture appears, major equipment vanishes, no one blinks an eye!

Put me down for P-4565

If only to play "Jupiter 2"

A rare camera angle of Maureen Robinson (June Lockhart) and the Jupiter 2's upper deck, from the first season story, The Oasis. In polycolor.

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Lost In Space: Season One - Jupiter 2 in Orbrit

Which works for you?

From the Lost in space pilot: The Gemini XII - later to be redesigned and renamed the Jupiter II.

Put a modular sofa in the curve of the window, add a bar cart and I'm home

The later more built up Jupiter 2 (with the lighting rig visible up top)