On 8th September 1966, American broadcaster NBC broadcast the first ever episode of Star Trek. Fifty years on, the transformative sci-fi franchise is still inspiring fans and discovering new generations.

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So how to celebrate? How to show just what this series means to people? Well, just one scroll through #StarTrek50 is enough to give you a sense of how many people Star Trek has touched.

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Fans young and old have been sharing memories of the show...

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...and showing their appreciation for the many, many people who made it all possible.

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Everyone has a favourite.

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No one is forgotten.

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Today, of all days, is a day to be proud.

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Now, what will the next 50 years bring?

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