60 Years Later, ‘Star Trek’ Is Celebrating a Colossal Sci-Fi Milestone

Very few science fiction franchises have impacted pop culture as much as Star Trek. WhenStar Trekpremiered in 1966, it depicted a future where humanity set aside its petty differences to explore the stars. That set the stage for a franchise that encompasses multiple spin-off series and moviesand has inspired other sci-fi creators over the years. Sixty years later, Star Trekis celebrating its anniversary with multiple events this September.