U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 (2268)
The U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 was a Starship-class vessel (later called Constitution-class) launched in 2245 that was commanded by Captain James T. Kirk beginning in 2265 after previous commander Christopher Pike’s promotion to fleet captain. It was the first Federation starship to bear the name Enterprise and one of the most storied starships in Federation history. The ship's primary goal during Kirk’s five-year mission of deep space exploration was to seek out and contact alien life.
U.S.S. Enterprise Bridge | Deck 1 (2268)
Located on the first deck of the primary hull, the main bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise functioned as the ship’s command center. A swiveling command chair was located in a recessed area in the center of the room, giving the captain an uninterrupted eyeline of all control consoles that operated specific areas of the ship. Mounted to the room’s forward bulkhead was a large viewscreen which could show information from the ship’s sensors, including tactical readouts and several viewing angles from the ship’s exterior. Piloting and navigation were carried out at the helm console, directly in front of the captain. Along the perimeter of the bridge were consoles for communications, sciences, engineering, defense, and environmental control. Access to a turbolift was located behind and to port of the captain.
PRODUCTION INFO
Ship Model (Physical)
As portrayed in Star Trek: The Original Series (TV, 1966 - 1969)
The 11’ filming miniature of the U.S.S. Enterprise was updated when regular series production began by adding a complex lighting rig to its two engine domes. The wiring for these can occasionally be seen in certain shots, as the wires were mounted on the unfinished port side of the ship. The ship was also painted a slight greenish tint, compared to its previous cool blue tint.
Bridge Set (Physical)
As portrayed in Star Trek: The Original Series - “Is There In Truth No Beauty?” (TV, 1968)
For the third season of Star Trek, the general lighting of the bridge was altered, and the capability of having rear projections on the main view screen was introduced. The upper display screens above each station also once again had new artwork adorning them. Our depiction is based on how the bridge looked during the third season episode, “Is There In Truth No Beauty?”