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60 years later, 'Star Trek' continues to 'live long and prosper'

60 years later, 'Star Trek' continues to 'live long and prosper'
NPR News Tuesday 08 September 2026, 09:00 UTC By Mandalit del Barco 1 min read
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The television series, Star Trek, turns 60 on Tuesday. The original show aired for only three seasons, but it spawned prequels and sequels (on TV and in theaters) and still has a cult following.

The television series, Star Trek, turns 60 on Tuesday. The original show aired for only three seasons, but it spawned prequels and sequels (on TV and in theaters) and still has a cult following.

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