Escaping from earth Buck and his crew travel to Saturn. Having been followed by two of Killer Kane's ships, they are shot down over Saturn. Escaping the crash by using gravity belts they are pursued by Kane's men and captured by the forces of Saturn. Having gone to Saturn to get help against Kane, They find the people of Saturn less than helpful. Buck and his crew stand trial on Saturn, and escape back to Earth. Buck Rogers 02 - Tragedy on Saturn Directors: Ford Beebe, Saul A. Goodkind Writers:

"The year is 1987, and NASA launches the last of America's deep space probes. In a freak mishap, Ranger 3 and its pilot, Captain William "Buck" Rogers, are blown out of their trajectory into an orbit which freezes his life-support systems, and returns Buck Rogers to Earth, 500 years later." | Madman Films

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