- For other uses, see Andromeda.
The USS Andromeda was a 23rd century Federation starship, a so-called "galaxy ship" in service in the 2280s decade, one of a number of ships to be named Andromeda after the constellation Andromeda and the galaxy of Andromeda.
Service history and disposition[]
As such a vessel, Starfleet's intended purpose of Andromeda was to survive the limits of the Milky Way Galaxy and perform long term observation and exploration outside of the galaxy's borders.
By the year 2285, Andromeda had joined sister ships USS M-31 and USS Magellanic Clouds on this mission. (TOS - Duty, Honor, Redemption novelization: The Wrath of Khan)
By the 24th century, this ship had been succeeded in name by the by the Constellation-class USS Andromeda. (FASA RPG module: Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual)
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Federation galaxy ships | ||
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Andromeda • M-31 • Magellanic Clouds |