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In [[starship classification]], an '''explorer''' is a multi-role [[starship]], equipped with a wide variety of tactical, scientific and diplomatic capabilities. Vessels of this type are similar to [[heavy cruiser]]s in that they carry considerable defenses, and are intended to perform long-duration missions, lasting numerous [[Earth]] years.
 
In [[starship classification]], an '''explorer''' is a multi-role [[starship]], equipped with a wide variety of tactical, scientific and diplomatic capabilities. Vessels of this type are similar to [[heavy cruiser]]s in that they carry considerable defenses, and are intended to perform long-duration missions, lasting numerous [[Earth]] years.
   
The [[Galaxy class|''Galaxy'' class]] is an example of this type of ship.
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The [[Galaxy class|''Galaxy'' class]] is an example of this type of ship. ([[TNG]]: "[[Yesterday's Enterprise]]")
:''The "explorer" type is derived from the original designs, graphics and technical drawings of the [[USS Enterprise-D|''Enterprise''-D]] by [[Andrew Probert]], [[Rick Sternbach]] and [[Michael Okuda]]. More information aboutthe explorer designation exists in the ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual]]''.
 
   
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The early [[NASA]] ship ''[[Charybdis]]'' was also classified as an explorer, although ships of that era had limited capabilites in comparison the the [[Starfleet]] usage of this term. ([[TNG]]: "[[The Royale]]")
:''This designation was mentioned in the script of [[TNG]]: "[[Yesterday's Enterprise]]", noting that the [[alternate timeline]] ''Enterprise''-D differed from the familiar explorer-type ship.
 
 
:''The "explorer" type is derived from the original designs, graphics and technical drawings of the [[USS Enterprise-D|''Enterprise''-D]] by [[Andrew Probert]], [[Rick Sternbach]] and [[Michael Okuda]]. More information about the explorer designation exists in the ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual]]''. This designation was mentioned in the script of [[TNG]]: "[[Yesterday's Enterprise]]", noting that the [[alternate timeline]] ''Enterprise''-D differed from the familiar explorer-type ship.
   
 
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In starship classification, an explorer is a multi-role starship, equipped with a wide variety of tactical, scientific and diplomatic capabilities. Vessels of this type are similar to heavy cruisers in that they carry considerable defenses, and are intended to perform long-duration missions, lasting numerous Earth years.

The Galaxy class is an example of this type of ship. (TNG: "Yesterday's Enterprise")

The early NASA ship Charybdis was also classified as an explorer, although ships of that era had limited capabilites in comparison the the Starfleet usage of this term. (TNG: "The Royale")

The "explorer" type is derived from the original designs, graphics and technical drawings of the Enterprise-D by Andrew Probert, Rick Sternbach and Michael Okuda. More information about the explorer designation exists in the Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual. This designation was mentioned in the script of TNG: "Yesterday's Enterprise", noting that the alternate timeline Enterprise-D differed from the familiar explorer-type ship.