'Star Trek' 50th Anniversary Postage Stamps: USPS Photos

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USPS Meets Star Trek

USPS Meets Star Trek

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On Sept. 2, 2016, the United States Postal Service commemorated the television debut of Star Trek with a new series of Forever stamps.

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Influencing Generations

Influencing Generations

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The new postage pays tribute to a television program that inspired science and culture alike with four Forever Stamps inspired by the classic show.

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Inspiring Creativity

Inspiring Creativity

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The Star Trek Forever Stamps honor the many contributions the show has made to society over the last 50 years.

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An Iconic Silhouette

An Iconic Silhouette

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The silhouette of the USS Starship Enterprise is found on one of the new stamps.

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A Favorite Salute

A Favorite Salute

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On another stamp the outline of Spock’s iconic hand gesture — the Vulcan salute — frames an image of the Enterprise in space.

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An Intergalactic Symbol

An Intergalactic Symbol

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A third stamp frames the Enterprise in an outline of the Starfleet insignia.

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A Snapshot of Inspiration

A Snapshot of Inspiration

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The fourth stamp captures the inspiring technology of the show with the silhouette of a crewman in a transporter.

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