Shuttlebay

The shuttlebay (or hangar deck) is an area aboard a starship where shuttlecraft are stored, maintained, and can be launched from.

Shuttlecraft exit the shuttlebay by leaving through a set of large doors that lead to the exterior of the starship. When the doors are open, the environment in the shuttlebay is protected by a large forcefield so no atmopshere can escape. (TOS episode: "The Galileo Seven").

Shuttlebays are also equipped with mobile tractor beam generators, that allow damaged or disabled shuttlecraft to be towed into the bay. (TNG episode: "Time Squared").

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