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(2,123 posts) Wed Apr 1, 2026, 06:50 PM Wednesday

I am such a Trekkie. . . [View all]

Tuned into CNN during coverage of the Artemis launch, saw the name "Miles O'Brien" in one of the chyrons, (he's a journalist who specializes in science, technology and aerospace) and my first thought was, "The Enterprise's Transporter Chief?!"

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I am such a Trekkie. . . [View all] Collimator Wednesday OP

I hope Musk is not attached to this.................. Lovie777 Wednesday #1

When the rapper, Tupac, was prominent in the social discourse. . . Collimator Wednesday #2

Promoted to Chief Operations Officer and Chief Engineer on Deep Space Nine. quaint Wednesday #3

Thank you for the correction. Collimator Wednesday #5

Wasn't meant as a correction, just an addition. quaint Wednesday #7

I think he would have been honored.............. Lovie777 Wednesday #4

Yup, ur a trekkie geek!!! Bravo!!..nt mitch96 Wednesday #6

long time trek fan here . AllaN01Bear Wednesday #8

Watching the post-launch coverage on CNN. . . Collimator Wednesday #9

Speaking of Dilithium crystals.... LudwigPastorius Yesterday #10

Twice, in the mid-1970s, while stationed in San Antonio TX with the Air Force... 3catwoman3 Yesterday #11

Your screen name sounds like it could be a part in the Enterprise's... 3catwoman3 Yesterday #12

Me too. OldBaldy1701E 21 hrs ago #13