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STAR TREK SET TOUR Unveils First NEXT GENERATION Set Builds

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The  Star Trek: The Original Series  Set Tour in Ticonderoga, New York has long been the home to a loving recreation of the classic USS Enterprise studio sets, crafted by James Cawley and his team to keep Captain Kirk’s starship alive for fans to experience first-hand.

Now, more than four years after the news that the Set Tour experience was planning to expand into the 24th century , Cawley and team have revealed the first builds from the planned  Enterprise- D set recreation efforts underway in upstate New York.

On public display for the first time during the annual Trekconderoga convention weekend, the  Star Trek Set Tour how holds a full recreation of the  Enterprise- D bridge computer stations, along with the Ops and Conn stations set at the front of the command center — plus a full-sized holodeck arch to welcome visitors to the exhibit.

Built with contributions from  Star Trek: The Next Generation vet Michael Okuda, the four builds are the first nearly-completed replications from the forthcoming  Enterprise- D bridge set replica which Cawley projects to be completed for public visitation in the fall of 2023.

The LCARS interface panels on the first  Next Gen console replicas were designed by Okuda himself, Cawley told us this weekend, with live video consoles featuring animated versions of familiar TNG-era display screen graphics recreated by the Set Tour design team — during our inspection, we caught graphics from “Descent,” “Night Terrors,” “A Matter of Perspective,” “Redemption II,” “Ménage à Troi,” and more on the different bridge stations.

Because modern builds use LED lighting which backlights the interface panels very evenly, we learned that Mike Okuda engineered dark gradient ‘falloff’ coloring into the panels to emulate the 1980s-era incandescent internal lighting which lived in the original TNG sets.

The Ops and Conn stations this weekend are missing their upholstered seats, as they are currently being reworked to be more accurate to the Season 7-era looks featured on the series.

A 28,000-square-foot, two-story building adjacent to the Original Series tour complex is set to be the home to the Galaxy -class expansion, which along with the bridge is expected to eventually house an Enterprise- D corridor replica, a recreation of the two-story Main Engineering set, and more as time, space, and budget allows.

Here's some of the new digital displays build into the @startrektour TNG bridge consoles — which episodes can you see represented here? #StarTrek pic.twitter.com/qL0IDLegat — TrekCore.com 🖖 (@TrekCore) August 20, 2022

If you’re in the upstate New York area, you can head to the official Star Trek: The Original Series Set Tour in Ticonderoga, NY, which operates tours six days a week during their main season. The  Star Trek: The Next Generation expansion is projected for a Fall 2023 opening.

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Star Trek Original Series Set Tour Review: A Trekkie in the Making?

The Star Trek Original Series Set Tour offers fans a one-of-a-kind chance to dive headfirst into the immersive world of the original “Star Trek” series, bringing the show’s enchantment to life in an exciting way.

It’s become a must-see spot for dedicated Trekkies and sci-fi aficionados who yearn to relive the exploits of Captain James T. Kirk, Mr. Spock, and the entire USS Enterprise crew.

But what’s the real deal with this set tour, and is it worth the journey, especially if it involves a lengthy road trip to Upstate New York ?

Here, I’ll provide you with an in-depth account of my recent visit to the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour, giving you all the scoop you need to decide if it’s a worthwhile adventure.

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What is the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour?

The Star Trek Original Series Set Tour is a popular tourist attraction located in Ticonderoga, New York. It is a painstakingly detailed recreation of the original sets used in the filming of the iconic 1960s television series, “Star Trek: The Original Series.”

The tour allows fans of the show to step onto the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) and explore various iconic locations from the series, including the bridge, engineering, sickbay, and the transporter room.

The sets were meticulously designed using original blueprints and thousands of photos to resemble the ones seen on the television show, and they include authentic props, costumes, and interactive displays.

Visitors can take guided tours led by knowledgeable guides who provide insights into the making of the series, share behind-the-scenes stories, and offer interesting trivia about the show and its cast.

Where is the the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour?

The only real gripe that some folks might have about the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour is its somewhat out-of-the-way location. You’ll discover it nestled in Ticonderoga, New York, about 5.5 hours away from New York City.

Of course, you may have heard of Ticonderoga before as it is home to the historic Fort Ticonderoga so this town might already be on your radar.

The venue itself sits smack dab in the heart of downtown Ticonderoga, and they’ve got a decent-sized parking lot reserved for visitors (and parking is free).

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Booking the the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour

You can purchase tickets whenever you arrive or book them online.

Here are the different prices broken down as the amount you pay can differ based on your personal situation. Keep in mind these were the prices whenever we visited in the fall of 2023 and they could be subject to change.

• Adult (Ages 14-54): $23.00
• Senior (Age 55+): $21.00
• Child (Ages 5-13): $12.00
• Child (Under Age 5): Free (No ticket required)
• Military, Police, Fire (Active or Retired with ID): $21.00
• Family: 2 Adults, 2 children (Ages 5-13) – Special price: $65.00
• Family: 2 Adults, 4 children (Ages 5-13) – Special price: $90.00

When it comes to bang for your buck, I’d say the price of the tour is quite reasonable given the value of the experience.

Plus, they sweeten the deal by offering an upgraded option to enlist a personal photographer who can capture some top-notch shots for you in the various rooms. It’s a surefire way to snag some professional-quality photographs that’ll make your visit even more memorable.

Now, if you’re not keen on that route, you can always have your guide snap a few photos for you using your phone. But of course those smartphone snapshots might not quite reach the same level of photographic awesomeness you’d get from a dedicated photographer.

My experience at the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour

I’ll start by confessing that I’ve never really been a Star Trek enthusiast.

It’s not that I had any real aversion to it, but I never took the time to dive into the series or its movies.

I guess you could say I leaned more toward the Star Wars camp, and I might’ve harbored a notion that Star Trek was a bit too “nerdy” for my taste – a sentiment that many can probably relate to.

That being said, when I stumbled upon the news of an impeccably reconstructed Star Trek Original Series set, my curiosity got the best of me.

There’s something undeniably fascinating about touring movie sets, whether they’re original or faithful recreations. The sheer amount of craftsmanship and attention to detail that goes into these creations is a spectacle in itself and definitely worth experiencing.

Given my inherent love for all things related to space, I couldn’t help but think that a visit to the “Desilu Studio” might just ignite a newfound interest in Star Trek – which, I must say, it certainly did!

Now, let’s dive into the actual tour, which lasts about one hour.

I swung by in the middle of a week during the fall, so I reckon it wasn’t peak season. Upon arrival, I expressed my desire to embark on a tour, and they promptly informed me that one would kick off in just a couple of minutes.

While I waited, I decided to explore the gift shop area, which was a treasure trove of fascinating souvenirs and a trove of memorabilia well worth perusing. Oh, and you can’t possibly miss the imposing USS Enterprise suspended from the ceiling – it’s quite the sight to behold.

At first, it seemed like I might have the privilege of a private tour guide all to myself, but just before we embarked, a couple joined in. Initially, I admit I was a tad disappointed not to have that one-on-one experience, but as it turned out, having them on the tour enhanced the whole experience.

It happened that one of them was a bona fide Star Trek enthusiast, and being on the tour with them helped me gain a deeper appreciation for everything we were about to see. You could tell they were having an absolute blast.

Our journey commenced with some introductory insights into the vast Star Trek universe, covering the various movies and TV shows.

It was abundantly clear that our guide was a font of knowledge when it came to all things Star Trek. There wasn’t a single question left unanswered, and having someone so well-versed and evidently passionate about Star Trek to lead us through the different sections of the USS Enterprise was a real treat.

Upon stepping foot inside the studio, I was instantly struck by the level of craftsmanship and also how the audio helped enhance the experience at different times, utilizing different decibel levels.

While I had caught glimpses of scenes from the original Star Trek series, seeing these rooms up close was a whole different experience. If you’re a die-hard fan who’s followed the show for years, the level of detail will likely blow you away. It’s like stepping right into the world of the series.

The tour’s progression can vary depending on how other groups are moving through the studio, so it’s not always a cookie-cutter experience. This dynamic adds an element of unpredictability to the adventure, keeping things fresh and exciting (and your guide on their toes).

We hopped from room to room, and each one had its own unique tale to share. What truly piqued my interest was the presence of authentic props – some from the original series and others from different entries in the Star Trek universe.

Witnessing these pieces of sci-fi history up close was truly captivating and getting the backstory on how some of these were created was equally interesting. Your guide should be able to point these original props out to you but if you really know your stuff you might be able to find a few on your own.

I won’t spoil the entire tour by revealing every snapshot I took, as I believe in leaving a bit of mystery for your own visit. However, you can expect to explore some of the iconic rooms like the sickbay and the transporter room, which are definite highlights of the experience.

Even as an ultra-casual Star Trek fan, I couldn’t help but recognize the iconic transporter room, and I can only imagine how much super fans must enjoy having their photos taken there.

What also makes the experience special is delving into the behind-the-scenes magic of how the set was crafted.

I soaked up a treasure trove of captivating tidbits about the filming process, and now, when I watch the episodes, it’s hard not to be drawn into those intriguing little details I’ve picked up along the way.

After you’ve meandered through the corridors and explored various rooms, your ultimate destination is exactly what you’d expect – the bridge.

Stepping onto the bridge is like stepping into the heart of the USS Enterprise, and it’s here that you’ll get the chance to do what you’ve probably been dreaming of: take a seat in the captain’s chair. It’s an experience that truly leaves a lasting impression.

For an even more exceptional experience, you might want to try timing your visit to coincide with one of the days when William Shatner himself is on-site.

Our guide shared that occasionally, Shatner himself leads the guided tours, which I can only imagine would be absolutely fantastic.

Additionally, he hosts sit-down talks on the bridge where he shares insights on a wide range of topics – an opportunity that promises to be equally captivating.

So, if you’re a die-hard Star Trek fan or just a curious visitor, catching one of these special moments could make your visit truly unforgettable.

The Star Trek Original Series Set Tour is undeniably a one-of-a-kind experience.

It falls squarely into the bucket-list category for any level of Star Trek fan, promising an enjoyable and memorable time if you have even a passing interest in the series. However, even if you don’t consider yourself a Star Trek aficionado, the tour is well worth your time purely for the stunning set they’ve meticulously crafted.

In fact, if you’re anything like me, it might just ignite a newfound passion for the series. I now find myself watching an episode almost daily, drawn into the captivating world of Star Trek. It’s an adventure well worth embarking on.

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18 comments

I can already see this is not accurate! They should have added the view from the bridge to the front of the bridge but it’s blank. Also sick bay was more than one small, tiny room. It’s very disappointing!! If it was across the street from my house and free, I might go see it!

Hi Norma, not sure about the bridge but there are more rooms to Sick Bay; I just did not include all of them.

It’s 100% accurate. It was built from the original blueprints. Every room is there and spot on perfect.

Norma, this is an exact recreation of the actual sets at Desilu studios. I’ve been there and believe me everything you’ve seen on TV is there in extreme detail. The Bridge is the best part! Thanks

When I was there last time in October 2021 there was an active display on the forward screen. Besides, James Cawley the owner of the tour is a stickler for accuracy. If it’s not in this article it was just accidentally left out.

Norma, You’re incorrect…

Wrong on every level. Educate yourself, please, you sound like a yroll with an agenda

Norma I have been there multiple times. Headed back next month in fact. This set has everything you criticized it for not having and much more. It is truly a wonderful experience to see.🖖

Besides James Cawley, the super fan and owner of the tour is a stickler for accuracy. If it wasn’t in this article it was an accident.

When I toured it last time in October 2021, there was an active screen displayed on the forward viewer. 🤷

My husband and I visited there this year. He’s a big Star Trek fan. He loved it and even though I’m not a Star Trek fan I found it amazing. Another movie tour we did on the other side of New York, we did a road trip to Jamestown, ny where we visited the Lucy and desi museum, and they also included Star Trek. It had the movie sets of I love Lucy. Not far you can visit her home, her grave and her statue in the park. There’s other movie tours we did in the south. Anyone interested please let me know.

There was a USS TICONDEROGA in the series

So glad you enjoyed your visit. The place is amazing for us Trekkies and for anyone else. I’ve been there many times for a tour and for the special Shatner events. This year, I saw Jonathan Frankes and John DeLance from Next Generation. They said the place was amazing and one of a kind.

If you are a fan of the original series this set tour cannot be missed. I went in July when William Shatner was visiting the set. I spent the money on the apples package and it was totally worth it. I was able to with Shatner in briefing room. And in the main engineering I took a punch from William Shatner. The sets are wonderfully detailed and meticulously maintained. They do encourage you to wear your uniform if you choose which I did. The staff are wonderful and the owner, James Cowley, let our tour and it was a wonderful experience with lots of behind the scenes and adventures. I can’t say enough about this tour it is a wonderful experience especially for an original series fan such as myself. For those of you that are Next Generation fans they are working on building the bridge of the Enterprise d for the Next Generation fans. He also has in storage the Galileo shuttlecraft that will be displayed at a later time. For fans this is a wonderful experience and I cannot recommend it high enough you need to go to this set tour!!

FASCINATING, as Mr.Spock would say !, I love the Original Series the Best !, AS a High Schooler in 68 and our black n white TV it didn’t interest me , but we got a,COLOR TV and I loved the program !!! My name is Jim and CAPTON KIRK being James T. KIRK GOT ME FASCINATING ABOUT BEING A STAR SHIP CAPTON!!! SOME DAY LOL. I WAS HOOKED! I NOW HAVE THE ORIGINAL SERIES ON D V.D AND STILL WATCH IT OFTEN !!! 60 + YEARS LATER!!!, STAR TREC WHAT AN INSPIRING TV PROGRAM! I WOULD SAY THAT PROGRAM INSPIRED OUR SPACE PROGRAM! IT’S SELF! SPACE THE FINAL FRONTIER!!!! THE VOYAGES OF THE STAR SHIP INTERPISE!!!! NOW A LIFE TIME MISSON TO EXPLORING SPACE THE FINAL FRONTIER!!!!! IT’S THE MOST SUGNIFACANT PROGRAM EVER SHOWN ON TV .

The Set Tour also has an all immersive, 3-day convention in August. There are the tours as usual, some guided by the celebrity guests, there are several actors from the shows who give talks in the the auditorium, special science and fan talks in various rooms, an autograph room, a vendor room, an Elvis Concert on Saturday night, mini golf, a dinner. I’m telling you, it’s 3 days packed full! Ticonderoga is also a beautiful area right by Lake Champlain at the foot of the Adirondacks! There is also the historic Fort Ticonderoga for Revolutionary War buffs. If you like Star Trek, you must go!

I and my 92 yr Mother are making the trek to Ticonderoga in November. I want her to be able to meet William Shatner and perhaps get a great photo of the two of them on the transporter (on the same disk so as to look like her is saving her! LOL) I was there in 2015 for a month during the filming of the last fan film made there. It was the last time Richard Hatch would be on film as he passed away several months later. The bridge was not complete then Norma. But it is a complete 360 experience now. I was there in December 2018 for William Shatner’s appearance. It was everything I had hoped for. Speaking to him, listening to him as he told tales of experiences in filming the original show. He will answer any question. He will take as many pictures with you as possible. Mom is very much looking forward to seeing one of her heros, Capt. James T Kirk!

Hello, my name is Markus McLaughlin;

If Mr. Shatner hadn’t blocked me on X/Twitter, I would have come and visit during his time there.

However, I met Mr. Takei and the late Miss Nichols, and it was a REAL privilege.

My friend Doug Jones, plays “Saru” on Discovery; and I have texted Jeri Ryan, Brent Spiner, and Mike Okuda online.

I fell in love with TOS since 1978, I was 6, I would come home from school; I tuned in Monday through Friday, and turn the tv on. I fell in love! I found out about TMP over a year later; and I was very happy to see it with my late parents. I have seen every single Trek film in the cinema. I have seen almost every single Trek tv series ever made. When I lived in Maine, the Maine Trek Fan Club, the USS Kasimar, had the TOS bridge replica built; it was built at my late father’s vocational school. I was very fortunate to be on that replica. But, I want to go to NY State and see the REAL DEAL! This die hard fan also was in the late Mr. Nimoy’s audience TWICE, once in Maine, and a year before he passed away at a sci-fi concert at Symphony Hall, in Boston. I wish I could’ve met him but at least I was in the same venue as him.

I cried when Mr. Nimoy passed away; he WAS Spock, he WAS Star Trek in every single way!

His memory, continues to live long and prosper…

Markus McLaughlin, Screenwriter, Boston, MA

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James Cawley earned a living as one of America's top Elvis impersonators, but at heart he was a fan of Star Trek. Born between the first and second seasons of the 1960s original series, he acquired a rare set of blueprints for its starship USS Enterprise sets in 1991. The first thing that he built, in his grandfather's barn, was Captain Kirk's bridge chair. "It went through a couple of versions before it was perfect," he told us.

With painstaking accuracy (and his Elvis earnings) Cawley went on to build astoundingly precise replicas of the entire Enterprise set -- the bridge, engineering, the transporter room, everything -- in his upstate New York hometown of Ticonderoga (pop. 5,000). For several years he shot fan-films on the set. Then in 2015 CBS, which owned the rights to the original series, pulled the plug on such elaborate projects. "I had to reassess everything," Cawley said. "I thought, maybe I could share what I built, open it up. I really wanted people to be able to come here and keep it going." CBS was fine with the idea, and Cawley officially opened the set as an attraction in April 2017.

From the outside it doesn't look like much, because the set is built inside an old downtown supermarket. But once the pneumatic doors in the lobby slide apart with a familiar woosh , visitors find themselves teleported 50 years into the sci-fi past (which, paradoxically, is the 23rd century future). Fabrics, lighting, paint colors, sound effects, everything is exactly as it was. Cawley admits that he's watched every Star Trek original series episode hundreds of times, studying freeze-frames just to reproduce the details with fidelity. "I had to make it as perfect as I could," he said. "Otherwise your eye would go to what's wrong, not what's right."

Cawley said that fans have burst into tears on the set, overwhelmed to be in a place they'd only seen on a screen, and that they knew had been destroyed in 1969. The hour-long tour is immersive: visitors can stand on the transporter pads, peer into Spock's scanner, push buttons ("Red Alert!"), and of course sit in Captain Kirk's chair. Cawley said that he doesn't make visitors wear special booties on their shoes or sit on paper seat covers because he doesn't have to. "They're very reverent of the set," he said. "They understand that it has to be maintained it or it won't be here. And they don't want it to go anywhere."

Cawley said that the crowning achievement of his years of obsessive labor occurred on May 4, 2018, when 87-year-old William Shatner toured the set and once again sat in his original series captain's chair. "He told us it was absolutely dead perfect, the colors and details were spot-on," said Cawley. "We were thrilled. It was the pinnacle; it really was."

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William Shatner boldly returning to Upstate NY for ‘Star Trek’ set visit

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In this image taken from video, actor William Shatner talks with members of the media from the captain's chair aboard a replica of the starship Enterprise, from the original "Star Trek" television series, Friday, May 4, 2018 in Ticonderoga, N.Y. (AP Photo/Michael Hill) AP

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Captain James T. Kirk is boldly returning to the Adirondacks .

William Shatner is returning to the “Star Trek Original Series Set Tour” exhibit in Ticonderoga, N.Y., on the weekend of July 7-9.

Trek fans, or trekkies, can book different packages or add-on experiences including general admission for $70, general admission and a photograph for $230, general admission and an autograph for $190 and a package that includes all three for $350.

They can also purchase packages for a more personal experience with Shatner including a “bridge chat” for $499 or an all-inclusive experience that includes a dinner, tour, chat, photo and autograph for $1,500.

This will be Shatner’s first visit to the exhibit for the 2023 year. He previously visited the exhibit in November, as his 2nd visit for 2022 and in 2021 for a 90th birthday special event.

The “Set Tour” exhibit was built by a Star Trek superfan and Ticonderoga native James Cawley after inheriting blueprints of the original set. According to the website , the sets are fully licensed by CBS.

In 2020, Shatner said visiting the exhibit has a sense of familiarity to it.

“I never forget that there’s a moment of awe, but it’s also gratitude that they are there,” he said. “I never forget what an honor it is for someone to say they’re a fan and they like what we do. And liking what I do is always in jeopardy and I’m very grateful.”

For more information on seeing Shatner at the “Star Trek” set this July, visit the exhibit’s website for more information.

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Published Sep 2, 2016

Star Trek Takes Over New York

Star Trek: Mission New York kicked off on Friday, with events spanning from informative panels to celebrity sessions on stage, from game-playing to checking out a replica of the TOS Enterprise bridge, from a USPS Star Trek stamp First Day of Issue ceremony, and from a preview of COPD: Highly Illogical: Remembering Leonard Nimoy to a screening of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan -- Director's Cut 4K, with director Nicholas Meyer on hand for a Q&A. There's also a bustling exhibitors' area featuring products for sale, exhibits to explore and games to play.

Fans, for the entire day, could picked and choose between activities in four different rooms, one of which housed the main stage. Some highlights from Friday's activities include:

Star Trek writers and editors, including Marco Palmieri, Kirsten Beyer, David Alan Mack, Margaret Clark, Edward Schlesinger and Michael Jan Friedman, gathered for the panel The History and Future of Star Trek Novels. The panel's title really says it all, as the looked back at Trek past and previewed things to come, as well as discussed how/why they got into Star Trek .

"The hardest thing in the world to do is tie-in novels," Clark said. "The authors that are up here know Star Trek and how to write."

"Part of our job is to know all the hidden details," Mack said. "You have to get someone who's an expert in canon. We cite our sources and our references in our outlines."

Beyer said of Mack's acclaimed book Destiny, "It made me realize, 'Oh, we can do this.' It's never really been the same since."

Mack replied, noting the challenge on Destiny was "Finding a story that was suitably epic and suitable Star Trek. It helped that I had two editors. I give a lot of credit to my editors that pushed me."

The development team behind Ubisoft's new virtual reality game Star Trek: Bridge Crew , including David Votypka and Brian Tate, joined John Van Citters of CBS Consumer Products for a panel explored the game's cool breakthroughs. And it started with a short video featuring Jeri Ryan, Karl Urban and LeVar Burton, joined by Votypka, giving a demo of the game -- which can be played by four people at a time and is set in the Kelvin timeline -- a whirl.

"The actors would say that on the shows and in the movies they'd be in front of green screens and pretend to press buttons and make things happen," Votypka said. "With the game, they'd press a button and things did happen right  in front of their eyes."

"Bridge Crew is a social VR game, where you're working together as a crew," Votypka explained. "And you have to work together to succeed."

Van Citters pointed out that so many games in the past involved shooting stuff, which never quite dovetailed with the Trek ethos of exploring. But the main reticence to a VR Trek game boiled down to, "Is the technology really ready to bring that to reality? And this is perfect. I'm so excited about it."

Next up was Bringing the Star Trek Universe to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 -- Meet the Team Behind Star Trek Online . The session featured exec producer Steve Ricossa, lead designer Al Rivera, producer Maria Rosseau and, surprising the audience, actress Denise Crosby!

"Your ship, your customization, your name and registry," Ricossa revealed, referring to game updates. "Your ship will be sent to you."

Asked about reprising her roles as Yar and Sela, Crosby said, "You (STO) have given me a chance to go deeper in the role of Sela. When she was introduced in TNG there was so much more potential. A big arc was that she would have to come to terms with her human half and she would begin to understand who her mother was... They kind of dropped the ball, and I sort of came in and came out. It was such a surprise when Tasha was alive and I was able to do this story for STO. It was very emotional to return to this character. It took me completely by surprise and I thank you."

Julie Nimoy, the daughter of Leonard Nimoy, took to the main stage to preview COPD: Highly Illogical: Remembering Leonard Nimoy, the upcoming documentary she's made with her husband, David Knight. Fans watched the new trailer for the film and listened intently as Nimoy talked about COPD, short for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, which is an umbrella term for a number of lung diseases, and also shared memories of her father. The film will open in November.

"The documentary is about my father's struggle and battle with the disease," she said. "We're continuing his mission to bring awareness of the disease to people all over the world."

"Doing this film keeps my dad close to me," she said. "I see him and hear his voice every day working on it. I'm happy about that."

One panel that most fans had never, ever seen the likes of before was The First Convention and How It Helped Resurrect Star Trek. That first convention, planned by avid fans and done on a shoestring budget, took place in 1972 in Manhattan and set the stage for all the sci-fi and Trek cons that followed, including Mission New York. Eight hundred fans were expected... 3,000 showed up. Committee members/organizers on the Mission New York dais included Stuart Hellinger, Elyse Rosenstein, Joyce Yasner, Devra Langsam and Linda Deneroff. They were full of anecdotes about the landmark con and the ones they put on through 1976, and also took time to pay tribute to the late Joan Winston, their friend and co-organizer.

"Science fiction fandom changed because of Star Trek," Hellinger said.

"It was Roddenberry; he said yes and he was for it," Rosenstein said. "It was good for him, good for Star Trek and good for us. One time, Gene Roddenberry was at a con looking for the hospitality suite," Rosenstein said. "There was food and booze in there. He was wandering around. A young, male "helper" stopped Roddenberry.  He wouldn't let Roddenberry in because he didn't have a badge. Roddenberry said, 'I am Star Trek.' And that's how he got in."

"There was a lot of press," Ellinger recalled. "The one network that didn't want to cover it was... NBC, the network that aired TOS.

"We never understood the total scope of the interest people would in the conventions," Langsam acknowledged. "We underestimated it."

A short time later, fans settled in for a panel titled Star Trek Costuming, Prop Creation & Special Effect Makeup, which examined the principles of costuming and prop making, and how to create special effect makeup using latex and other materials.

Lawrence Neals Jr. explained, "I'm relatively new to costuming. If you're starting from scratch, with not a lot of money, find something that already exists and modify it. Find something, tear it apart, and put it back together again. Cannibalize it. Cannibalization is an awesome tool!"

"It comes down to where to buy, what to buy, who to buy from, who not to buy from," Michael Nguyen said. "Always think of the three 'C's': How close to screen accurate go you want it? How comfortable do you want to be? How costly can it be?"

And, offered Foxy Squire, "Just as you need to practice what you sew, you also need to practice your makeup. Don't rush. Put the extra time it takes to be better. This is your vacation; don't over-stress. The party starts when you get to the party/con."

Outside it was early evening, but inside the Javits Center, Mission New York was still going strong with StarTalk All-Stars Present: The Science of Star Trek , a panel that featured Dr. Charles Liu (NYU), Chuck Nice (co-host), Summer Ash (Columbia University - Astro physicist) and Andrew F (astronomy book). The conversation focused mainly on space and astronomy, and Star Trek's influence on them.

"The furthest that we've sent something is the Voyager probe," Ash noted, "which is about 23 light years away." Added Summer... "All of Star Trek is within the Milky Way."

Andrew Fazekas commented on the possibility of discovering a planet that could support life. "Scientists are looking for an inhabitable zone or what is the Goldilocks Zone. Not too hot, not too cold."

And out on the floor, fans flocked to the exhibitors' area. They bought books and art and games and apparel. Many visited the Ubisoft booth and signed up to try out the VR game Bridge Crew. You could hear players oohing and aahing as they experienced the adventure.

Also, fans enjoyed stepping into the Original Series Set Tour elements that made the trek from Ticonderoga, New York, to the Big Apple. There was the Enterprise bridge, as well as long glass cases filled with actual and replica props. Personally, we loved the Balok head.

The final panel of the day, IDW and the Wonderful World of Trek Comics, featured IDW editor-in-chief Chris Ryall, group editor Sarah Gaydos, writer Mike Johnson and a rare appearance by writer/photo manipulator John Byrne.

Discussing the evolution of his popular New Visions photo comics tales, Byrne said, "I realized there was enough Star Trek material out there on VHS that you could put together at least a half hour episode.” That turned into over 15 40-page issues based on the TOS photo-novels from the 70s. “I take existing shots from The Original Series and make a new story. It’s new stories.”

Mike Johnson was Mr. Prolific, having written the ongoing Kelvin timeline comic that ran 60 issues. "Thank you," he said, "for giving us the opportunity to tell these stories."

Now, with that series concluding, it's time to go beyond, so to speak. As Gaydos put it, "We’re refreshing the line with Boldly Go #1, with the same team. This is definitely not negating anything that happened before.”

Other new titles include Waypoint, an anthology that celebrates every iteration of Trek, except for the Kelvin timeline. Also on the way: a Star Trek/Green Lantern crossover sequel. It'll be out in December.

Be sure to visit StarTrek.com again tomorrow for recaps of Day Two at Mission New York .

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What ultimately happened to the USS Discovery in the 'Star Trek: Discovery' series finale?

Strangely, the Star Trek: Discovery ship's far-future fate was revealed in 2018 'Short Trek' episode 'Calypso'.

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How is the uss discovery sentient.

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Over five seasons of "Star Trek: Discoverywe got to know Michael Burnham and the crew of the USS Discovery, but the show's final scene is reserved for its eponymous starship. In the series finale " Life, Itself ", self-aware computer Zora fires up the spore drive for the final time to embark on one last mission. 

We still have no idea why she's given a top-secret Red Directive to wait indefinitely at these particular coordinates, but a 2018 " Short Trek " episode "Calypso" has already revealed the next stage of her journey. Here's what's in store for Zora and Discovery a millennium down the line — watch out for spoilers. (And if you need a refresher on all things Trek, check out our Star Trek streaming guide for how to watch nearly every series on Paramount Plus .)

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Several decades after the Discovery crew tracked down the Progenitor technology — long enough for Admiral Michael Burnham and Cleveland Booker to see their son, Leto, rise to the rank of Starfleet captain — the ship is assigned one final mission.

Burnham arrives on the bridge to give the ship's sentient computer, Zora (voiced by Annabelle Wallis), her briefing. "I'm going to bring you to a set of coordinates in deep space," explains the admiral. "Then me and your crew will leave. After that, you wait."

"For what?" Zora asks, but she doesn't get a definitive answer. 

"This is a Red Directive; we both know how transparent those are," replies Burnham, referring to the beyond-classified instructions that have become the mysterious Dr. Kovich's stock-in-trade. "I did hear a word in passing," the admiral adds. "'Craft'. I'm not sure if that's a person or a vessel or…"

That word will prove to be important, but as Burnham correctly predicts, she'll be long gone when Zora finds out what it means.

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After this emotional farewell, Discovery is waved off by an armada of Starfleet vessels and a few bars of Alexander Courage's iconic " Star Trek " theme. Then, Zora fires up the spore drive and jumps away to her mystery destination. 

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Starships often come to feel like characters in their own right, but never has this been as true as it is for Discovery.

Zora is much more than some glorified Siri or Alexa substitute, thanks to Discovery's 23rd century computer merging with hundreds of thousands of years of data collected by an ancient alien Sphere. Discovery was protecting this precious information when it jumped forward to 3189. 

The newly created super-computer gradually develops sentience, emotions and a personality, and decides to name herself Zora (which means "dawn" in several Alpha Quadrant languages). She's eventually recognized as a lifeform in her own right, and awarded the rank of Specialist by Starfleet.

What happens next? And what does it have to do with 'craft'?

Not a lot. For around 1,000 years, Zora sits and waits at the designated coordinates, getting some "alone time" inside some kind of interstellar storm cloud. Then she runs into an escape pod with a sole occupant — a man who calls himself Craft. 

This "reluctant" soldier (played by Aldis Hodge) hails from Alcor IV, and has spent the last decade at war with the V'draysh, which — based on comments from criminal boss Zareh in " Discovery" season 3 — appears to be a Pidgin word for the Federation. (This may explain why the enemy vessel Craft has commandeered contains an extensive collection of Earth cartoons from "the long ago".)

During their time together, Zora introduces Craft to tacos, the concept of Tuesday, and her favorite movie, 1957 Audrey Hepburn/Fred Astaire rom-com "Funny Face." She falls in love with the visitor, but he ultimately departs in the hope of finding his wife and son. She refuses to give him a lift home in Discovery, however, reasoning that she has to maintain position to complete her mission.

All this was revealed in 2018 "Short Trek" episode "Calypso", though back then — before season 2 had aired — we had no idea that Discovery would depart for the 32nd century, that the Sphere data would help Discovery's computer evolve into Zora, or that Burnham (then a science officer) would be promoted to captain. These days "Calypso" makes a lot more sense. 

So what exactly is Zora's final mission?

Beyond waiting for a long, long time, that remains unclear. But, seeing as her mission has top secret Red Directive status, it's pretty much certain that Dr Kovich — now revealed to be Temporal Agent Daniels of " Star Trek: Enterprise " fame — has a plan for Zora, and that her bumping into Craft is no accident. 

But whoever she encounters next, it's sure to have major ramifications for the galaxy — and perhaps beyond. Burnham promised a "new beginning" for Zora when she eventually comes back. Who knows what that might mean…

All five seasons of 'Star Trek: Discovery' and the 'Calypso' 'Short Trek' are now available to stream on Paramount Plus. To find out where to stream every other Star Trek movie and show, check out our Star Trek streaming guide .

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It’s the next generation — of science.

A new study appears to have legitimized the popular science fiction belief that “warp drives” — known by nerds as super-powered space engines from “Star Trek” — may actually exist and be a way to discover aliens .

The research team, plucked from prestigious institutions like Oxford and the Max Planck Institute, hones in on the legitimacy of “faster-than-light travel” and its ties to “application to the search for extraterrestrial life.”

In other words, traces of warp travel could be indicators of non-human travel throughout the universe.

And there is potential for plausibility of their existence, the team stated.

“Despite originating in science fiction, warp drives have a concrete description in general relativity,” they wrote in the paper’s abstract .

“Our work highlights the importance of exploring strange new spacetimes, to (boldly) simulate what no one has seen before.”

This enterprise of thinkers is building on a concept from theoretical physicist Miguel Alcubierre.

In the 1990s, the Mexico City-based expert conceptualized the potential for a spaceship to zoom past light speed thanks to warp abilities, along with the existence of wormholes in space.

“It is possible to modify a spacetime in a way that allows a spaceship to travel with an arbitrarily large speed,” Alcubierre wrote at the time .

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