DarkSky International announces official nonprofit partnership with Star Trek’s 60th anniversary celebration
TUCSON, Ariz. — DarkSky International is proud to celebrate 60 years of Star Trek as an official nonprofit partner of the Star Trek 60th Anniversary Celebration, honoring one of the most influential science fiction franchises in history.
For six decades, Star Trek has inspired generations to look beyond the horizon and boldly go where no one has gone before. This partnership celebrates the profound role that the night sky—and our ability to experience it—has played not only in shaping Star Trek, but in inspiring science fiction, scientific discovery, and humanity’s enduring curiosity about our place in the universe.
“Star Trek has inspired generations not only to explore and discover, but to imagine a future defined by hope, curiosity, and possibility,” said Ruskin Hartley, CEO and Executive Director of DarkSky International. “As we celebrate its 60th anniversary, we’re reminded that protecting dark skies means protecting humanity’s connection to the cosmos and ensuring future generations can experience the same sense of wonder and inspiration that have driven exploration throughout history.”
As part of the partnership, DarkSky has launched a special Star Trek-inspired activation in conjunction with its annual Capture the Dark nighttime photography contest, featuring a special pop-up category inviting participants to submit photographs of themselves and others performing the iconic Vulcan salute—”Live long and prosper”—beneath the night sky.
As we celebrate more than half a century of Star Trek, we are reminded that every journey to the stars begins here on Earth, with our feet on the ground and our eyes turned toward the night sky. By protecting our shared view of the universe, we ensure that future generations can continue to look up in awe and wonder—and boldly imagine humanity’s next great journey.
About DarkSky International
DarkSky International is the recognized global authority on light pollution, leading a worldwide movement to protect the nighttime environment and our shared heritage of dark skies through advocacy, conservation, education, research, and the promotion of responsible outdoor lighting.
About Star Trek
In the 60 years since the legendary creator Gene Roddenberry introduced the world to a Star Trek universe where “Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations” remains its proud legacy, the series has continued to break barriers – inspiring generations of fans with a celebration of cultural diversity and inclusion, scientific exploration, and the pursuit of uncharted frontiers. Today, the Star Trek canon continues to thrive through film, television, animation, games, publishing, podcasts, experiences and children’s programming. Available in over 190 countries worldwide, the Star Trek franchise of 11 TV series, 14 films and over 900 episodes has been a mainstay in generating stories that are both exciting and thought-provoking, as well as vastly contributing to the pop culture lexicon throughout the years. Be sure to follow @StarTrek on social media for all things across the franchise. The Star Trek series, including Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Picard, and the newest series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, original movie Star Trek: Section 31 and the animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks on Paramount+ are produced by CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producer Alex Kurtzman oversees the Star Trek universe across all platforms. For more information on where to watch Star Trek, visit StarTrek.com/Where-To-Watch.
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