SciFi Channel announced that both Stargate SG-1 (blog) and Stargate Atlantis (blog) will be back for new seasons.

This will make SG-1 tie for the longest running Sci-Fi series with The X-Files at 9 seasons.  I would have to bet SG-1's popularity will give it a good shot to go for the record with a 10th season.  They have the vehicle to break it, why not go for it.  The only question would be if the original crew, especially Jack O'Neill will hang around to see it through.

Both Stargate series have only aired less than half of their current season episodes.  It seems odd that SciFi would contract the Atlantis series this early before seeing if there is any staying power.  But with 4.2 million viewers, I'm betting that it can.

So welcome to the tie, SG-1, and welcome to the world, Atlantis.  Hope to be seeing you both around for a long time.