We are saddened by the recent loss of Nichelle Nichols. We knew her first from Star Trek, but later learned of her remarkable work helping NASA hire qualified candidates who were women and/or from minorities.

Film details the Star Trek actress' space age-impact on the real-world, as she pioneered the NASA recruiting program to hire people of color and the first female astronauts.

Star Trek and Doctor Who are two of the most successful science fiction brands of all time. In this quiz, can you name which alien or monster came from which show?

For Star Trek First Contact Day, several Star Trek actresses celebrated the contributions made by Nichelle Nichols to the Star Trek mythos—and, more significantly, her real-life impact on NASA.