USS Galaxy (NCC-70637)

The USS Galaxy (NCC-70637) was the prototype of the Galaxy-class Federation starships in the late 24th century. The Galaxy was launched from the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards in 2356, and was commissioned in 2357. (ST reference book: Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual).

During the Dominion War, the Galaxy was involved in several engagements including Operation Return (2374), the First Battle of Chin'toka (2374), and the Battle of Cardassia (2375). (DS9 episodes: "Favor the Bold", "Sacrifice of Angels", "Tears of the Prophets", and "What You Leave Behind").

In 2379, the Galaxy was assigned to Starfleet Battle Group Omega, that was assigned to rendezvous with the USS Enterprise-E near the Bassen Rift, in an attempt to intercept Praetor Shinzon's Scimitar and stop its mission to annihilate Earth. Fortunately, the Enterprise was able to destroy the Scimitar before it entered Federation space. (TNG movie: "Star Trek Nemesis").