Infographic: The First 45 Years Of Star Trek
TV producer Gene Roddenberry's optimistic vision of the future has captivated fans for nearly a half-century. Six television series and 11 films depict humanity hundreds of years in the future, exploring the stars and batting alien enemies that include the Klingons, Romulans and Borg.
(source: SPACE.com: All about our solar system, outer space and exploration)