Deep Space 5

Deep Space 5 was a Federation deep space station that was in service with Starfleet in the late 24th century and early 25th century. DS5 was located near the Ivor star system, which was home to a Federation colony on its planet Ivor Prime. (; )
In an alternate quantum reality visited by Worf in 2370, Deep Space 5 was responsible for new starship developments and the object of covert surveillance by the Cardassians, along with Starbase 47, the Iadara colony, and the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards. ()
In 2373, Deep Space 5 reported the complete destruction of the colony on Ivor Prime. It was subsequently determined that the Borg were responsible, and were mounting a new attempt at an invasion of the Federation. ()
In the late 32nd century, this base's location in the Alpha Quadrant was labeled on a star chart. ()
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=== Background information ===
In the episode "Disengage", the location of this deep space station was seen on the bridge of the on what appears to be an updated chart from Star Trek: Star Charts. Dave Blass published pictures of the set on .
=== Apocrypha ===
In the Balance of Power, Geordi La Forge mentions that Deep Space 5 was smaller than other deep space stations and smaller than the Enterprise
Deep Space 5 was also mentioned in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Core Game Book as well as in the New Frontier novel House of Cards. In the latter, the station was located near , a region of space that included the planets and and the former . The station was under the command of Admiral Edward Jellico. The refitted launched from Deep Space 5 on its mission to render humanitarian aid to Sector 221-G.
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