SHIP NAME |
REGISTRY |
|
INFO |
Atlantis |
OV-104 |
|
In the early 21st century the Atlantis flew a mission which serviced the International Space Station.
Mission STS-101 Spacehab SH-14. Seen in the Enterprise Opening Credits |
Challenger |
OV-99 |
|
Early space ship, destroyed in 1986 in a tragic explosion that claimed the lives of seven astronauts shortly after launch from Earth. The film Star Trek IV: The
Voyage Home, bore the following dedication: "The cast and crew of Star Trek wish to dedicate this film to the men and woman of the spaceship Challenger, whose
courageous spirit shall live to the 23rd century and beyond...." One of the shuttlepods carried aboard the Enterprise-D was named for Challenger astronaut Ellison
Onizuka. TNG "The Ensigns of Command" ; Star Trek Encyclopedia II |
Columbia |
OV-102 |
|
1981: Shuttle Columbia, Earth's first reusable spaceship, makes first orbital flight. Star Trek Chronology
The astronauts selected for the STS-107 mission were Husband, McCool, Brown, Chawla, Anderson, Clark, and Ramon. The mission insignia was later seen, in 2143, along with
other NASA mission insignias in the 602 Club.
ENT "First Flight" |
Discovery |
OV-103 |
|
The mission insignia for STS-33 was displayed in the bar in Bozeman, Montana in 2063.
Star Trek: First Contact Two other mission insignias were displayed in the 602 Club in 2143.
ENT "First Flight" |
Endeavour |
OV-105 |
|
Several mission insignias for Endeavor missions were displayed in the bar in the 602 Club. ENT "First Flight"
The U.S.S. Endeavour NCC-71805 was named for the NASA's space shuttle.
Star Trek Encyclopedia II |
Enterprise |
OV-101 |
|
Early Earth orbital test vehicle, the prototype for that planet's first reusable
spacecraft. An image of this ship, the first spacecraft to bear the name Enterprise, was displayed on the rec deck of the refitted
original Starship Enterprise. Star Trek: The Motion Picture In real life, the orbiter Enterprise was named by
American President Gerald Ford after many Star Trek fans wrote to NASA, urging that the first space shuttle be named for Star
Trek's starship. Gene Roddenberry and several members of the Star Trek cast were honored guests at the rollout of the Enterprise in
September, 1976. Star Trek Encyclopedia II Seen in the Enterprise Opening Credits |