. for the video game see space channel 5 . this article needs additional citations for verification . please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . unsourced material may be challenged and removed . december 2009 learn how and when to remove this template message for the unrelated latin american channel of the same name see space latin american tv channel . space launched october 17 1997 owned by bell media picture format 480i sdtv 1997 present 1080i hdtv 2011 present slogan it s all around you country canada broadcast area national headquarters toronto ontario sister channel s z website space availability satellite bell tv channel 627 sd channel 1746 hd shaw direct channel 528 sd channel 275 87 hd cable available on most canadian cable systems channel number varies check your local listings iptv bell aliant channel 209 sd channel 425 hd bell fibe tv channel 627 sd channel 1632 hd mts channel 122 sd channel 1122 hd optik tv channel 9392 sd channel 392 hd sasktel channel 72 sd channel 372 hd vmedia channel 281 hd zazeen channel 100 hd space is a canadian category a specialty channel owned and operated by bell media . it features science fiction fantasy horror and paranormal programming including scripted television series films documentaries and more . the network s original slogan was the imagination station still sometimes used informally by fans . contents 1 history 2 programs 2.1 current and first run shows 2.2 upcoming shows 2.3 past and re run shows 2.4 mini series 2.5 original programming 2.6 annual events 2.7 current 2.8 past 3 see also 4 references 5 external links history edit first logo used sometimes with slightly different variations from 1997 to 2005 . second logo used from 2005 to 2013 . the channel was licensed by the canadian radio television and telecommunications commission crtc in 1996 . 1 it debuted on october 17 1997 at 6 00 p.m. et under the ownership of chum limited airing the film forbidden planet followed by a commentary on that film by author robert j. sawyer followed by the film mars attacks . the sawyer commentary was the first example of the interstitial materials mostly produced by mark askwith that have become space s signature short snappy mini documentaries on science fiction and science topics shown between programs collectively known as space flow . daily installments include space news formerly spin for space information and news . ctvglobemedia took over space on june 22 2007 as a result of a takeover of chum limited . at the same time the citytv stations were sold to rogers later that year . ownership changed hands once again when on april 1 2011 bce inc. gained 100 % control of the assets that ctvglobemedia did not already own placing space under the ownership of bell media . on july 6 2011 a high definition simulcast of space was launched . 2 on march 4 2013 space introduced a new logo and imaging campaign it s all around you . the new branding was meant to reflect the channel s increased focus on fantasy and phenomenal programs downplaying sci fi oriented imagery for scenes incorporating tangible real life imagery depicted in phenomenal means . 3 through bell media s acquisition of astral media space is now co owned with the french language science fiction channel zt l since renamed z . programs edit space s programming includes series miniseries television movies and movies . current and first run shows edit bitten castle dark matter doctor who face off killjoys orphan black production host and partner with bbc america paranormal witness scare tactics viral video showdown z nation the x files miniseries upcoming shows edit star trek discovery 4 past and re run shows edit the 4400 babylon 5 battlestar galactica being human uk being human beyond blood ties captain star 2005 2006 5 the chronicle dark matters twisted but true defying gravity do no harm enigma firefly flash gordon the following ghost mine the girly ghosthunters grand star grimm still in production but no longer airs on space hex hilarious house of frightenstein the incredible hulk lost lost in space medium merlin night stalker primeval new world prisoners of gravity relic hunter ripper street roar robot combat league robotech the sentinel sanctuary shadow hunter smallville space precinct stargate sg 1 stargate atlantis stargate universe steve smith playhouse supernatural surface the x files terminator the sarah connor chronicles total blackout the dresden files the secret adventures of jules verne threshold todd & the book of pure evil total recall 2070 true blood unexplained canada utopia voyage to the bottom of the sea war of the worlds mini series edit the deep dead set the lost room the triangle original programming edit innerspace formerly the circuit space s flagship show innerspace is a daily entertainment talk show that covers film television video games technology comic books gadgets and all things genre . hosted by ajay fry morgan hoffman and teddy wilson . behind the scenes a look at the creation and bringing to life of various sci fi series and specials features interviews with writers editors stars and others . the conspiracy guy suggested conspiracy theories from an odd ball character . fanboy confessional an celebration of geek and nerd cultures . each episode focuses on an individual group such as larp furry steampunk and real life superhero . hypaspace news and information as well as the latest gossip from the entertainment industry specifically science fiction and fantasy genres it came from the basement a look at people s eclectic collections of sci fi related material shadow hunter a series that focuses on the paranormal as seen by a ghost hunter hosted by darryll walsh shelf space a look at and interviews with authors of science fiction fantasy comic books and science fact the spacebar late night movie host segments wrapped around a sci fi movie vaguely reminiscent of mystery science theater 3000 space interstitials spacenews news tidbits relating to space nasa csa and earth based satellites space top 10 countdown space counts down what s hot and what s caught our attention in genre film and television from superheroes movie villains aliens and killer cyborgs . hosted by space on air personalities kim poirier and jonathan llyr . annual events edit current edit the twelve days of space mas twelve days of marathons either of popular space programs or of similarly themed science fiction or fantasy movies . this usually includes the doctor who christmas special on christmas day . past edit the spacey awards space presents its own awards called the spacey awards to the best in sci fi fantasy and horror films tv series and video games . some of the awards are voted on by viewers and the others by space . santa claus conquers the martians aired for several years at christmas . see also edit syfy syfy universal references edit decision crtc 96 605 crtc 1996 09 04 space hd to launch july 6 bell media s space gets a new look . marketing magazine . retrieved 4 march 2013 . http www.bellmedia.ca pr press new cbs star trek television series to live long and prosper in canada with bell media 1 external links edit official website v t e bell media and other broadcasting properties of bce inc. terrestrial tv ctv civt vancouver cfcn calgary cfrn edmonton cfqc saskatoon ckck regina cicc yorkton cipa prince albert cky winnipeg ckco kitchener cfto toronto cjoh ottawa cfcf montreal chbx sault ste. marie cici greater sudbury cito timmins ckny north bay cklt saint john ckcw moncton cjch halifax cjcb sydney ctv two civi victoria cftk terrace cjdc dawson creek chwi windsor cfpl london ckvr barrie chro ottawa specialty pay tv channels ctv two ctv two alberta ctv two atlantic ctv news bnn cp24 ctv news channel ctv specialty animal planet discovery channel discovery science discovery velocity espn classic rds rds2 rds info tsn tsn2 much mtv comedy the comedy network comedy gold mtv mtv2 much maple leaf sports & 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