Starfleet Academy's 2026 debut is a big part of Star Trek's 60th anniversary celebrations, and although the new show is already a cool way to mark the occasion, the Paramount+ project is also a huge deal for the modern era in particular. Not only is it the second Discovery spinoff after Strange New Worlds, but Starfleet Academy also pushes the franchise forward in an exciting way. However, Star Trek's golden age has just lost the battle to the modern era, and another loss could occur in the years to come.