Project info

Space Aged is a timely and meaningful project created by Ruth Harbison. Wrapped in sci-fi and comedic trappings, we can explore getting older, our mortality and our societal perceptions of age. Studio Meala intends to produce a series suitable for younger audiences but that also resonates with older viewers, creating a shared experience and promoting conversation. 

On the surface, we see a science-fiction work-based comedy about a group of people stranded and forced to work together; on a deeper level, we feel the series can truly explore the concept of getting older as our physical and mental capacity fades and we work to find meaning.

Synopsis

“Old folks SUCK!” At least that’s what young, fiery astronaut-in-training Astra thinks, having been raised by her overbearing granny. So she jumps at the chance at a 100 year deep space mission with a fresh, hip crew aboard the Cosmos Explorer. However, Astra wakes from stasis sleep to find the rest of the gang woke early due to a malfunction and have now grown old. They at first drive Astra crazy, but then even stranger, more dire events arise. There’s a sentient mold growing in the vents and a mysterious alien probe latched onto the ship. Astra now needs to learn to work together with the crew to save the ship AND complete their mission to the Starcure Meteor!