Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCasey Cooper-FiskeFriday 28 August 2026 12:03 BSTStar Trek: Section 31 trailerLondon’s Science Museum is attempting to set a Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous performance of the Star Trek Vulcan salute.The official record attempt will take place on 8 September during a Star Trek Lates event, which forms part of a broader programme celebrating 60 years of the sci-fi franchise.The Vulcan salute is made by the alien lifeform by holding up a hand and separating the middle and the ring fingers.The attempt will set the world record if considered legitimate by an adjudicator, as one currently does not exist.Glyn Morgan, head of collections and principal curator at the Science Museum, said: “It feels very special to bring Star Trek fans together at the Science Museum for an official Guinness World Record attempt on Star Trek Day.In fullStar Trek asks fans to help set Vulcan salute world record to celebrate iconic show’s 60th anniversaryMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in