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Starship Enterprise NCC-1701

The actual model from the original "Star Trek" series is now on display at the National Air and Space Museum. 

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Newly restored in time for “Star Trek’s” 50th anniversary, the actual 18-foot model from the original series is now prominently on display in the lobby of the National Air and Space Museum, with working lights and an interactive kiosk.

Update as of October 2019: The model is no longer on display while the National Air and Space Museum undergoes renovations. 

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