USS Andromeda

The USS Andromeda was an Andromeda-class starship commissioned by the Federation in the early 27th century, the only one of its kind. The ship was designed for the Galactic Race, an unofficial competition between several powerful cultures in the Milky Way Galaxy to be the first to reach the neighboring Andromeda. When it was launched in 2621, it had the stock on board to last for 25 years of travel. After 23 years, the ship returned from its voyages in 2644. For the next 15 years, the ship was continually retrofitted until it was retired after 38 years of service.