Class M planet Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
In the fictional Star Trek universe, a Class M planet is the classification used in to refer to planet that is suitable for supporting life. They usually have oxygen/nitrogen atmospheres, suitable surface temperatures and plenty of water necessary for life to evolve and survive. Earth is considered a textbook example of a Class M planet.Aside from Earth, a few other well known Class M planets in the Star Trek series are: Qo'noS, Cardassia Prime and Bajor.
Many viewers of Star Trek have complained about how often planets visited in the show are Class M and that the characters hardly go to more bizarre worlds. The reason for this is simply one of the television show budget. Scenes taking place on an Earth-like planet are more easily filmed right here on Earth. Otherworldly planets would need detailed sets made in studios or expensive computer generated effects.
On the series Enterprise, Sub-commander T'Pol suggests that Class M stands for Minshara-Class, originally a Vulcan term.
For a list of other Star Trek planet classifications see: Star Trek planet classifications
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