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# Star Trek-Inspired Vessels
The USS Enterprise Replica is a Dream Come True for Trekkies

By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-05-16 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uss-enterprise-replica
References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/engineer-proposes-uss-enterprise/22532/) & [buildtheenterprise.org](http://www.buildtheenterprise.org/)

A designer, going by the online alias BTE-Dan, has designed a full-on business proposal for creating a functional USS Enterprise replica.

Made popular by its appearance in the [Star Trek series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-spirits), the intergalactic vessel will only take 20 years to complete and $1 trillion US dollars, according the the engineer's estimations.

His detailed proposal is laid out on his Build The Enterprise website, where he lists the components needed and funding options. His vessel would be capable of achieving gravity of 1g (the same as on Earth) and could easily house thousands of people.

BTE-Dan proposes that the craft would be [built entirely in space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interstellar-arc) and while it can not achieve faster-than-light speeds, he does claim it would be able to "boldly go where no man has gone before."

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.8/10
- Popularity: 47% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Space Exploration:** Creating functional USS Enterprise replicas presents opportunities for further advancements in space exploration technologies and capabilities.
- **Experiential Tourism:** Replicating iconic Star Trek vessels could lead to the development of immersive and interactive tourism experiences for science fiction enthusiasts.
- **Advanced Engineering:** Designing and constructing functional replicas of complex space vessels like the USS Enterprise can push the boundaries of engineering innovation and inspire technological advancements.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Aerospace:** The aerospace industry can leverage the concept of functional USS Enterprise replicas to innovate in spacecraft design, propulsion systems, and interstellar travel capabilities.
- **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore opportunities to create immersive, Star Trek-themed experiences that allow fans to engage with replica vessels, bringing the science fiction world to life.
- **Construction:** The construction industry can potentially benefit from the development of advanced construction techniques required to build large-scale space replicas, paving the way for future extraterrestrial habitats or structures.

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