Since its inception in 1966, Star Trek has inspired astronauts, scientists, engineers, and space enthusiasts who believed in Gene Roddenberry’s vision of space exploration.

Nichelle Nichols, who played Uhura on the original Star Trek, was asked to cameo in an episode of Star Trek: Voyager. Here's ...

She first appeared in Star Trek, portraying a thoroughly modernised version of Nyota Uhura. She brought a confidence and freedom to the role that Nichelle Nichols, who, of course, originated the ...

March 26 marks the 94th birthday of Leonard Nimoy, who played the loyal first officer Spock in “Star Trek.” While Nimoy (“Invasion ... Also aboard are actors Nichelle Nichols as communications officer ...

William Shatner and Nichelle Nichols were part of history due to what is largely considered to be the first interracial kiss on TV in America. Shown in the Star Trek season 3 episode ‘Plato’s ...

Star Trek's Kirk and Uhura kiss was not only not the first interracial kissing scene on American TV but also wasn't the show's first such moment.

He discovered the company through an article about Nichelle Nichols, the Star Trek actress whose ashes were sent to space in a similar mission. “I had no idea what to do with Wendy’s ashes and I ...