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Hard Sci fi would be more like The Expanse or maybe The Martian. Trek is just regular SciFi.
The fun one is Star Wars, which is more Fantasy than SciFi
The initial world of the Expanse is definitely something I'd call hard sci-fi, but then the story happens.
space wizards... with laser swords!
Trek is space opera.
Wars is a fairy tale (there’s a princess, evil emperor, magic, etc.)
Trek is utopia with whispers of benevolent authoritarianism. The Federation are the Borg at some level, looking to assimilate all they come across despite their morality that appeals to the viewers of the show.
Wars is dystopia with magic. Most people appear poor, all the power and money is concentrated in a few places. Gangs and warlords everywhere. Always someone trying to take more, whether it be Hutt or political fascists.