I was in Southeast Asia living on a rubber plantation being a young ramp rat where were you?


I was in Southeast Asia living on a rubber plantation being a young ramp rat where were you?

Originally shared by Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Today in 1966: "Star Trek" (The Original Series) debuted in the U.S. on NBC. Last September, the original U.S.S. Enterprise model used in the TV show boldly went on its next adventure to our Emil Buehler Conservation Lab where it is undergoing preparations for display in our "Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall" in 2016. 

More about this model: http://bit.ly/1xAJud5

Pop culture quiz: Why did Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry decide against having the Enterprise land?

#StarTrek   #BoldlyGo   #MilestonesofFlight

Comments

  1. Jacob MingSeptember 8, 2015 at 4:49 AM

    not even alive, sir.

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  2. Carrissa KeithSeptember 8, 2015 at 4:58 AM

    An egg cell in one of my mother's 13-yr-old ovaries.

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  3. Gene CSeptember 8, 2015 at 5:07 AM

    Waaaay before my time Joe Philley​ but South East Asia's changed a whole lot from back then. Might be good to visit again soon!

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  4. Ralph Krycek (Krycek1013)September 8, 2015 at 5:22 AM

    I believe the landing issue had to do with the amount of time wasted in other sci-fi shows with crash landings and such, and he didn't want that eating into the airtime. The transporter was a quick solution to this problem.

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  5. Luke ShirasSeptember 8, 2015 at 6:02 AM

    http://www.computerweekly.com/photostory/2240107938/Photos-Star-Trek-weapons-and-gadgets-Engage/1/Teleporters-Star-Trek-weapons-and-gadgets

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  6. Richard Miles (TheGuvna)September 8, 2015 at 6:03 AM

    Still had another three months before I popped my head out.

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  7. Gaffer VenarSeptember 8, 2015 at 7:39 AM

    I was five days old. I'm told I screamed all through the news, but fell utterly silent and rapt when the pilot came on.

    Roddenberry taught me an awful lot about being an evolved individual. Star Trek left me with a feeling about my species more powerful than what I feel about nations or governments.

    Star Trek cured my father of racism (with one of its most terrible episodes, yet!)

    Roddenberry was a tremendous preacher. I just wish more folk took his sermons to heart.

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  8. Sarah Rosen (Silencieux)September 8, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    Give me a break, Joe Philley​! I was only 3 years old. How do I know?

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  9. John BoothSeptember 8, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    Was 1 and guessing he didn't want landing gear coming out of nowhere like odie's tongue.

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  10. 劉煒（.milFox）September 8, 2015 at 11:16 PM

    Component atoms.

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  11. Ary TjahjoSeptember 10, 2015 at 7:20 PM

    has not yet materialized... :(

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  12. BOLO SuspectSeptember 10, 2015 at 7:32 PM

    Baggage handler in southeast Asia...hmm

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