The original Star Trek television series, created by Gene Roddenberry, premiered on NBC, introducing audiences to the crew of the Starship Enterprise and setting the foundation for the Star Trek franchise.
The Animated Series premiered on NBC, continuing the adventures of the original series' characters in animated form, helping to maintain interest in the franchise during its hiatus.
The first feature film based on Star Trek was released, reviving the franchise on the big screen and beginning a new era for the series.
Star Trek: The Next Generation debuted on television, introducing a new crew and new stories set in the Star Trek universe, significantly expanding the franchise.
Deep Space Nine premiered, introducing a darker, serialized story that expanded the scope and depth of the Star Trek universe.
Voyager premiered, following the adventures of a Starfleet crew lost in the Delta Quadrant, further expanding the television franchise.
The film Star Trek: First Contact was released, focusing on the Next Generation crew and becoming one of the most critically acclaimed Star Trek films.
Enterprise premiered, serving as a prequel to the original series and exploring the early years of Starfleet and space exploration.
The J.J. Abrams-directed Star Trek film reboot was released, revitalizing the franchise with a new cast and timeline and introducing it to a new generation of fans.
Discovery premiered on CBS All Access, becoming the first new Star Trek television series in over a decade and marking Star Trek’s transition into the streaming age.
Picard premiered on CBS All Access, continuing the story of Jean-Luc Picard from The Next Generation and exploring new narrative opportunities within the franchise.
The first official contact and subsequent friendship between Humans and the Vulcan species, marking a pivotal moment in human history and the foundation for future interstellar cooperation.
Multiple planets including Earth, Vulcan, Andoria, and Tellar formally unite to create the Federation, promoting peace, exploration, and mutual defense.
The Constitution-class starship USS Enterprise is launched under the command of Captain James T. Kirk, beginning many iconic missions of deep space exploration.
Heightened tensions lead to open hostilities between the United Federation of Planets and the Klingon Empire, severely affecting interstellar politics and security.
The Federation faces the Borg for the first time, resulting in the capture of Captain Picard and a devastating conflict that demonstrates the threat of the Borg collective.
An official peace treaty between the Federation and the Klingon Empire, formally ending decades of hostility and ushering in a new era of cooperation.
Starship Voyager departs on a mission to locate a lost Federation ship and inadvertently becomes stranded in the Delta Quadrant.
Former Borg drone Seven of Nine is liberated from the collective and integrates into the USS Voyager crew, providing invaluable insight into Borg technology and culture.
Tensions escalate near the Romulan Neutral Zone leading to a conflict that threatens peace between the Federation and Romulan Star Empire.
A new heavily armed starship is introduced to combat threats like the Borg and Dominion, marking a tactical shift in Starfleet operations.
