USS Challenger (NCC-71099)

USS Challenger
General Information
Registry	NCC-71009
Class & Type	Galaxy-class
Affiliation	Starfleet
Status	Decommissioned
Commissioned	2366
Decommissioned	2400
Assignment
Role	Explorer
Key Personnel
Commanding Officer	Captain Thomas Forrester
Executive Officer	Commander Tarven Rix
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The USS Challenger was a Galaxy-class starship commissioned in 2366. After thirty-four years in service, Starfleet decided to decommission her in December 2400 and replace her with the newest Odyssey-class starship. Her final Commanding Officer was Fleet Captain Thomas Forrester, who'd commended the Challenger since October 2399.

Notable Crew

Commanding Officers

• 2399 - Present: Fleet Captain Thomas Forrester

"The future doesn't belong to the fainthearted; it belongs to the brave."

    —Ronald Reagan - Ship's Dedication Quote