USS Copernicus (NCC-640)

The USS Copernicus (NCC-623) was an Oberth-class Federation starship in service in the 23rd century. In 2286, it was docked in Earth Spacedock when the Whale probe disabled all orbiting starships and stations. (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home)


 * The Copernicus was named for Nicolaus Copernicus, who developed the heliocentric theory of the solar system.