USS Tereshkova (23rd century)

USS Tereshkova (NCC-243) was an Armstrong-class starship in service to Starfleet in the 23rd century. (Last Unicorn RPG: Spacedock Ship Recognition Manual, Volume 4: Ships of the Original Series Era). It was a relatively small vessel, used primarily as a scientific survey vessel.

In 2265, the Tereshkova took part in a joint study between Starfleet and the Trill government of a rogue comet in the Trill system. Three members of the Tereshkova crew were killed during this mission, and the detailed classified by the mission leader, Fleet Captain Christopher Pike. (DS9 short story: "Sins of the Mother")

Known Crew

 * Dr. Juarez - xenobiologist
 * Dr. Milton - astrophysicist
 * Jon Chin - security officer