Starbase 61

Starbase 61 was a Federation starbase facility that was operated by Starfleet in the early 24th century.

The USS Stargazer (NCC-2893) headed to the starbase in 2333 after being badly crippled during in an incident along the Romulan Neutral Zone which saw a planet unexpectedly explode near the Stargazer's position. Captain Daithan Ruhalter was killed during the explosion, and Lieutenant Commander Jean-Luc Picard assumed command and got the ship back to base.