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Star Trek Costumes Beam to London Science Museum
26 Mar
Summary
- Iconic Star Trek costumes and props displayed at London's Science Museum.
- Exhibit connects Star Trek's sci-fi concepts to real-world innovations.
- Show celebrates 60 years of Star Trek and its impact on technology.
The Science Museum in London is marking 60 years since the original Star Trek series first aired with a special exhibition.
On display are costumes worn by stars Sir Patrick Stewart and Simon Pegg, including Admiral Jean-Luc Picard's uniform and Scotty's engineer attire. A model of the USS Enterprise from "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" will also greet visitors.
The "Star Trek Warp Trail" delves into the franchise's archives, highlighting objects that illustrate the links between science fiction and actual technological progress. This includes a prop head from "Star Trek: Nemesis" and the costume of Zefram Cochrane, the inventor of warp drive.
The exhibition also points out how Star Trek predicted real-world innovations, such as portable communication devices influencing the design of early mobile phones like Motorola's StarTAC. Medical equipment seen in Star Trek, like tricorders and hyposprays, is also featured.
This program, which launched on Thursday during a special adults-only Lates event, aims to inspire visitors by showcasing Star Trek's influence on STEM fields and encouraging curiosity, much like the show's own mission to explore the unknown.
