Exploration vessel

In starship classification, an exploration vessel or exploratory vessel was a type of spacecraft designed for exploring unknown regions of space, operated by individuals who fancied themselves as explorers. 
The 21st century NASA ship Charybdis was classified as a "exploratory shuttle" or later as an "explorer ship" . It was Earth's third manned attempt to travel beyond the Sol system. ()
The 22nd century United Earth Starfleet starship was designed as a "ship of exploration". () Andorian Lieutenant Talas once criticized Enterprise Lieutenant Reed, who came from a military family of three generations, for betraying his family tradition by serving on a ship of exploration. ()
The was classified as an "exploration vessel" by Drexler outpost. ().
The Federation flagship served Starfleet in the capacity of that of a vessel of exploration. ()
During her time in the Delta Quadrant, served as a "ship of exploration." ()
The was classified as an "exploratory vessel" by Captain Liam Shaw. ()
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