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Funko releases new vinyl POP! figures based on Star Trek: The Original Series; Star Trek science adviser Dr. Mohamed Noor wins the prestigious Friend of Darwin award; comic series Star Trek: Year Five is nearly at its end; and the answer to Tuesday's trivia question.

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Actor Dean Haglund (The X-Files) was born on July 29, 1965

International fans will get Star Trek: Lower Decks on Amazon Prime Video with just a day delay; Voyager's Robert Picardo promises autographs in exchange for COVID-19 vaccines; Discovery's Wilson Cruz and Anthony Rapp are running for union office; and this weekend's (mostly virtual) Star Trek events.

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In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Image in the Sand," a few months working at the family restaurant have been good for Ben Sisko - noodling away some jazz on the piano - until a vision from the prophets sets him on a path to find a missing orb and the mystery of a woman's face on the dessert planet Tyree. Mission Log supports Hollywood Food Coalition

Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao

Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. Each week, Mission Log examines a single episode of Star Trek, diving into its ethical subtext, metaphors, and cultural significance. From the show's most iconic moments to its hidden gems, we analyze what makes Star Trek one of the greatest science fiction sagas of all time.

In this Episode of Mission Log we'll...

• Recap the story and analyze key moments.
• Discuss the moral dilemmas presented.
• Debate whether the episode holds up and if the messages are still relevant.

Join the Conversation: What are your thoughts on this episode? Share your take on the ethical questions and themes explored, and let us know how it fits into the broader Star Trek narrative. We'd love to hear from you! For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our Mission Log Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and a weekly video chat with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at [email protected] for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media: X https://x.com/MissionLogPod INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/MissionLogPod THREADS https://www.threads.net/@roddenberrypodcasts FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod Did you know Roddenberry Podcasts is on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, Mission Log: The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1 Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryPodcasts RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT https://x.com/roddenberry RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION https://x.com/RoddenberryFdn

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Waterworld premiered on July 28, 1995

Anson Mount announced a wrap on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds; Gates McFadden reflects on her TNG "family" and Dr. Crusher's future; one fan lobbies for Wales to be recognized in Klingon; and a little Star Trek history.

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Stargate SG-1 premiered on Showtime on July 27, 1997

The famous "rec deck" scene in Star Trek: The Motion Picture was filmed in October 1978 and featured hundreds of friends and fans who had supported the journey from small screen to big screen. Actor/host/writer Steven Lance was among those on set that day and tells the personal story how James Doohan got him there!

See the original document: Star Trek: The Motion Picture call sheets - October 1978

The Trek Files Season 7 on Memory Alpha

All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha

Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise.

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LeVar Burton shares his thoughts on hosting Jeopardy!; Robert Duncan McNeill reveals he was asked to be in Star Trek: Picard season 1; Tooning Out the News gives us the new fake Star Trek shows; and this week's Trek trivia.

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Mission Log Live welcomes the man of at least a thousand voices, Fred Tatasciore - the voice of Star Trek: Lower Decks' Lt. Shaxs - along with your calls covering everything from speaking Klingon, Shaxs' backstory, favorite voice roles, and much more.

Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern