Most Starfleet ships have the ability to see into space without the need for a view screen. So, it's practical. Yet, you could argue that in the future, with our advanced devices today ...

it might seem logical that he would hold some sort of advanced position within Starfleet, but this is not the case. Instead, Data was stationed at Ops on the bridge, and within the ship’s ...

so the idea that there’s a recurring ship isn’t that surprising. A group of Runabouts in 'Deep Space Nine.' Now it seems that Starfleet Academy will be a blend of various different Trek ...