The Expanse Timeline ( Real )

book_publication
June 15, 2011

Publication of 'Leviathan Wakes'

The first book in The Expanse series, 'Leviathan Wakes', by James S. A. Corey is published, marking the beginning of the franchise.

book_publication
June 26, 2012

Release of 'Caliban's War'

The second novel in The Expanse series, continuing the expansive space opera saga, is published.

tv_series_development
July 12, 2014

SyFy picks up The Expanse TV series

The SyFy channel picks up the TV adaptation of The Expanse series, bringing the story to television audiences.

tv_series_premiere
November 23, 2015

Premiere of The Expanse TV Series Season 1

The Expanse television series premieres on SyFy, introducing the story visually to viewers.

book_publication
June 4, 2013

Publication of 'Abaddon's Gate'

The third novel in The Expanse series is published, continuing the storyline.

tv_series_distribution
May 26, 2018

Amazon acquires The Expanse TV Series

Amazon picks up The Expanse series after SyFy cancelled it, continuing the show's production and distribution.

tv_series_premiere
December 14, 2018

Premiere of The Expanse on Amazon Prime Video

The Expanse resumes airing new episodes on Amazon Prime Video, gaining a broader international audience.

tv_series_announcement
September 10, 2020

Announcement of The Expanse TV Series Final Season

It is announced that the upcoming season will be the final season of The Expanse TV series.

tv_series_premiere
December 10, 2021

Premiere of The Expanse TV Series Season 6 (Final Season)

The final season of The Expanse TV series premieres on Amazon Prime Video, concluding the story arc.

The Expanse Timeline ( Fictional )

discovery
2315-06-17

Discovery of the protomolecule

The protomolecule, an alien biological agent, is discovered on Phoebe, one of Saturn's moons, triggering a new era of interstellar potential and conflict.

politics
2230-01-01

Formation of the Outer Planets Alliance

The OPA, a political and military organization representing the Belters, is formed to protect the rights and interests of those living in the asteroid belt and outer planets.

conflict
2345-12-10

The Canterbury incident

The ice hauler Canterbury is destroyed under mysterious circumstances, which escalates tensions between Earth, Mars, and the Belt.

discovery
2367-03-14

Opening of the Ring Gate

The construction and activation of the Ring Gate allows access to new star systems beyond the Solar System.

conflict
2370-09-05

Battle of Thoth Station

A major battle occurs at the newly discovered planet Ilus (New Terra), involving Earth, Mars, and Belters over mining rights and territorial claims.

conflict
2368-02-12

The Free Navy Rebellion

A radical faction of the Outer Planets Alliance launches a rebellion against the inner planets, seeking independence through violent means.

discovery
2375-08-24

Discovery of the Ring Builders’ technology

Humanity uncovers technology left behind by the mysterious Ring Builders, vastly changing our understanding of the protomolecule and interstellar travel.

conflict
2377-05-10

Station One conflict

Fighting breaks out on Station One among rival political factions for control over the newly accessible space beyond the Ring.