We are thrilled to welcome Margaret Weitekamp, Curator and Department Chair of the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum, to discuss science fiction's role in the story of space flight. A 1972 letter from Gene Roddenberry to Fred Durant, Assistant Director of NASM, underlines the cultural impact of shows like Star Trek and the importance of heroic stories in garnering public support. See the documents: <a href= "http://facebook.com/thetrekfiles">facebook.com/thetrekfiles</a> Visit the <a href="https://larrynemecek.com/">Trekland site</a> for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise.

11-17 Letter to Wilton Dillon - July 2, 1975

Your weekly deep-dive into the archives of Roddenberry Entertainment, from the personal files of Gene Roddenberry. Each week, “Dr. Trek” himself, Larry Nemecek, and his guest host will take a behind-the-scenes look at documents that haven’t been viewed in decades—many being revealed publicly for the very first time!