The Bradbury-class was a Federation starship prototype developed during the latter half of the 24th century.
- Most likely named in honor of science fiction author Ray Bradbury.
During the 2360s, the USS Bradbury (NX-72307), was still undergoing warp drive performance tests. (TNG: "Ménage à Troi", "Brothers", et al.)
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Background
This class designation was seen on the Starship Mission Status background artwork in the observation lounge that first appeared in TNG Season 4.
Apocrypha
A ship description was mentioned in supplements to the Last Unicorn Games role playing games, which refers to this vessel as being a 335m long heavy frigate in service from 2362, with 10 decks, and describes it as being similar to one of the un-filmed Intrepid-class prototypes designed during preproduction of Star Trek: Voyager.