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The real-world influence of Star Trek's U.S.S. Enterprise

The Star Trek Enterprise evoked Americans' sense of adventure and a utopian vision of humanity. It's part of NPR's 250th anniversary series "America in Pursuit."

Published May 7, 2026, 8:41 AM
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The real-world influence of Star Trek's U.S.S. Enterprise

The real-world influence of Star Trek's U.S.S. Enterprise The Star Trek Enterprise evoked Americans' sense of adventure and a utopian vision of humanity. It's part of NPR's 250th anniversary series "America in Pursuit."

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The real-world influence of Star Trek's U.S.S. Enterprise

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The Star Trek Enterprise evoked Americans' sense of adventure and a utopian vision of humanity. It's part of NPR's 250th anniversary series "America in Pursuit."

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