Thanks for posting this!! I just backed the Kickstarter now. Star Control 1 and 2 were seminal gaming experiences for me. More people need to know about this!! :D

EDIT: Direct link for the Kickstarter:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pistolshrimp/free-stars-children-of-infinity

FREE version of Star Control 2 on Steam for folks that haven’t played it yet and want to get on the HYPE train:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2645580/Free_Stars_The_UrQuan_Masters/