Federation Science Council

The Federation Science Council is a sub-group of the Federation Council which concerns itself with scientific research and policy within the United Federation of Planets.

Circa 2267, the Federation Science Council temporarily reclassified the planet Mestiko from class M to class L. (TOS eBook: Mere Anarchy: The Centre Cannot Hold)

In the 2360s, Hekaran scientists presented their claims that warp drive was damaging subspace to the Federation Science Council. The Council dismissed these claims until the Hekarans proved their theory in 2370 by creating a subspace rupture. This led to the Science Council's recommendation to the full Council that a Warp 5 "speed limit" be established. (TNG episode: "Force of Nature")