Such a great game for its time. Edit: it's modem <-> modem not LAN so a max of 2 human players. So I assume we were using null modems to play together in the same room.
Seems likely that this Carlton McLawhorn [i] from Wendell NC is the author (and also an avid rocketeer and scoutmaster).
https://www.mobygames.com/game/dos/trek http://exodos.the-eye.us/public/eXoDOS/Games/Trek%20%281985%...