Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is a science fiction television series that aired from 1993 to 1999. It was the third live-action series in the STAR Trek franchise and set in the 24th century. The show follows the adventures of the crew of the space station Deep Space Nine, which is located near a stable wormhole on the far reaches of explored space. The main characters are a diverse group of people from different species and cultures, including humans, Bajorans, Ferengi, Cardassians, and Klingons.