Kepler (USS Defiant shuttle)

Kepler was a Federation class F shuttlecraft in service to Starfleet in the 23rd century. The shuttle was assigned to the Federation starship USS Defiant (NCC-1764) in the 2260s.

Service history
In 2268, Kepler was lost along with the Defiant in Tholian space when the starship experienced interphase and transitioned into an alternate universe.