2050-2099 SFC

This page details the years 2050-2099 according to the timeline presented in the Star Trek Spaceflight Chronology.

(to 2000-2049 SFC)

2050
In a little over half a century, Earth people can be found throughout the solar system, an accomplishment previous generations of Earthside pioneers would be proud of.

2051
Interplanetary super-cargo carriers accelerate solar trade and industry.

2052
After four years, transmission of the Warp Drive Principle is received on Earth. It causes a sensation and an intensive Warp Drive Studies Program is immediately set up.

2054
The Icarus returns from its historic journey. A UN mission is dispatched to Alpha Centauri to begin official recognition, discuss trade and exchange knowledge of each other's history.

2055
First generation warp drive ships are taking form on Earth drawing boards.

Warp Drive Program results in first vessel to exceed speed of light. Chimpanzee along for the ride is safe and sound.

2056
Interplanetary high-speed ambulances improve survival rates of severely sick and injured in the solar system with quicker access to Earth-based medical facilities.

2057
100 years in space poll lists encountering life on Alpha Centauri, first men on the moon, and the Venus Terraforming Project as the three most significant events in history.

Projections on the next 100 years in space refute the possibility of discovering non-humanoid intelligent life.

2058
Earth's first warp drive ship, the Bonaventure, undergoes testing; it proves to be the remarkable craft its designers had hoped it would be.

2059
Advanced Pluto Research Station opens.

The Bonaventure begins Earth's warp drive era with a voyage to the star system Tau Ceti, 12 light years from Earth.

UN mission that left Earth in 2054 arrives at Alpha Centauri and official recognition begins.

2060
Industrial Space Ark concept proposed as a potential boon to space economy.

The warp drive ship, UNSS Powell, journeys to Alpha Centauri and is hailed as a remarkable achievement.

2061
Solar Spacelines has special tourist flights to view Halley's Comet close-up.

The return of the Powell brings Zefram Cochrane to Earth. He is accorded all the pomp and pageantry any native earth hero would receive.

2062
The Fundamental Declarations of the Martian colonies grants every inhabited region in the solar system local autonomy over their own affairs.

Trade with our celestial neighbor begins in earnest with these first generation warp srive ships.

2063
A cultural exchange begins with Alpha Centauri. The ties of friendship and cooperation continue to strengthen.

2064
Rapid improvements in warp drive technology result in the advanced Verne-class ships.

2065
A disabled starship from the planet Vulcan is rescued by the Solar Fleet. After a brief Earth stay, we return the grateful crew to their home planet and begin diplomatic relations.

2066
Earth's first warp drive ship, the Bonaventure, is unaccountably lost on its third mission.

2068
First Vulcan delegation is welcomed on Earth, as serious discussions of a space alliance begin.

From the Pluto Research Station comes proof that we live in a pulsating universe.

2069
The 100th anniversary of man on the moon is celebrated at the museum built on the site of the first landing.

2070
Over a three-year period, ten Space Arks leave Earth never to return. Eventually, it is discovered that all life was lost on all but one of these ships.

2071
As an undeclared alliance of star systems continues to grow, commercial space lanes with convenient transfer points are set up to encourage trade.

2072
Earth publishes a detailed study regarding interstellar cooperation, which concludes with a call for an official alliance among Vulcan, Alpha Centauri and Earth.

2073
The Tellarites enter the territorial limits of the Solar System and claim it for themselves. This unusual incident is resolved peacefully as we gain a new friend and ally.

2074
Introduction of warp radio allows communication in weeks instead of years between nearby star systems.

2075
First small interstellar scouts enter service. Only a crew of four is required on these ships.

2076
First unmanned, computer-guided, interplanetary ships (cargo carriers) begin transporting raw materials and other freight.

2077
An unofficial meeting of diplomats convenes at Alpha Centauri to discuss the possibility of an alliance. Attending are the representatives of Vulcan, Andor, Tellar, Earth as well as the host planet.

2078
The Messier-class warp cruiser enters service. This becomes the last entirely Earth-built major ship series.

2079
Through information supplied by the Tellarites, we visit the Rigel trading planet with a cargo ship filled with a wide range of goods; we soon find out our electronics and space metals are more advanced than many.

2080
Cosmos-series of stellar survey ships begin research into nearby stars.

2081
Agreement with Alpha Centauri and Vulcan allows Earth to launch its Milky Way-series probes from those locations.

2082
First call for a "United Federation" does not win approval from potential participants.

2083
First Earth-alien starship crews reflect our increasing interaction with alien cultures.

2084
Edison-class research ships begin gathering new information on antimatter in the interstellar void.

2085
"Pluto Plague" kills 200 Earth and Alpha Centaurian scientists at the Pluto Research Base.

2087
The United Federation of Planets is incorporated at the first Babel Interplanetary Conference. Among its many goals are combined galactic exploration and increased security for all member planets.

Stardates adopted as Federation's principal interstellar time system.

2088
UFP census indicates Earth has a population of ten billion, with over eight million Terrans residing in space.

2089
Space buoys deployed to improve navigation and security within Federation boundaries.

Tragic space war games accident results in speeding up the chartering of the UFP's proposed academy.

2090
UFP Patent Office set up to provide scientists, engineers and inventors of all member planets galactic protection for their work.

2091
Bone-setting laser perfected.

Star Fleet Academy opens with a class of 300 students.

2092
The USS Muleskinner, an ore carrier, is spacejacked by pirates. Later, it is discovered this was the first Romulan criminal act against the UFP.

As a result of this crime, appropriations earmarked for Starfleet increase greatly.

2093
Originating from an Earth-inspired design, the Horizon-class, the first UFP-built ships, enter service.

2094
Delta VII outpost destroyed by space pirates. Years later, it is discovered this was another Romulan criminal act.

2095
Born: Edward Abramson, brilliant physicist and developer of transtater physics.

The Starbase program begins operations with the opening of Base I.

2096
The USF Arrow-class starfighter enters service in the Advance Scout Fleet of Starbase defense capability.

2097
First spacefaring hospital ships on call in UFP charter member star systems.

USS Archon is lost on an exploration mission near the Beta III star system.

2098
Increased Starfleet construction program brings forth the Manta-class "Space Tank." This small, yet powerful vessel has a tremendous offensive capability.

Small-scale Student Exchange Program begins among several UFP members.

2099
In the worst "pirating" incident yet, the transport Diana is plundered of its cargo and 500 passengers are killed.

(to 2100-2150 SFC)