Captain Kirk himself - William Shatner - has confirmed that he will be venturing to the edge of space next week.
Maritime archaeologists believe that they may have finally identified the wreck of the HMS Endeavour.
A mirror that reportedly belonged to Captain Edward John Smith is expected to fetch over $12,000.
The final resting place of one of the world's most famous ships has reportedly been found after 240 years.
A dive team is hoping to uncover the final whereabouts of the ship in the waters of Newport Harbor next month.
The grave is believed to be the final resting place of Captain 'Black Sam' Bellamy's 100-strong crew.
William Shatner is one of thousands of people whose names will soon be sent to the Sun on a memory card.
The remarkably well-preserved fruitcake was left behind by Captain Scott's ill-fated expedition.
An engineering firm has attempted to calculate how much Captain Kirk's ship would actually cost to run.
The United States Navy has launched its largest ever destroyer under the command of Captain James Kirk.
Samantha Cristoforetti did her best Captain Janeway impression for an epic orbital selfie this week.
Star Trek's William Shatner has been honored with the space agency's Distinguished Public Service medal.
Star Trek actor William Shatner has turned down a trip in to space because he is scared of flying.
A set of top secret orders for naval captains during the D-Day landings have turned up in an attic.
The ship used by Captain Robert Scott on his doomed trip to Antarctica has been located off Greenland.
One Florida airboat captain got more than he bargained for when he decided to feed the alligators.
Marine Corps captain Larry Jividen has told the story of a UFO he witnessed 40 years ago.
Original blueprints for the ship Captain Scott used to sail to the Antarctic have been discovered.
The final chilling letter penned by Scott's Antarctic expedition has been revealed for the first time.
A shipwreck skippered by the captain who inspired Moby Dick has been found off Hawaii.