Star Trek: The Next Generation

The new Enterprise in Star Trek: The Next Generation had eight times the interior space of the original ship.

A 1993 study found that kids in the USA learn more about science from Star Trek than from any other source.

Best known for her role as Commander Beverly Crusher M.D. on television’s Star Trek: The Next Generation comely actress Gates McFadden dropped her birth-given name Cheryl and adopted her middle name as her professional listing in screen credits.

Captain Kirk's Enterprise crew numbered 430. His successor Captain Picard had 1 012 under his command.