USS Grissom (NCC-638)

USS Grissom (NCC-638) was a science scout on active duty in Starfleet until 2285. 


 * Different continuities have the — first used in aired Trek for the Tsiolkovsky in  — as the class of Grissom.

Commanded by Captain J.T. Esteban on what would be its last mission, Grissom was tasked with surveying the Mutara sector and the Genesis planet. David Marcus and Lieutenant Saavik beamed down to the planet after ship's sensors indicated lifesigns within the torpedo casing that had been used as Spock's coffin. A Klingon bird-of-prey, commanded by Kruge, destroyed Grissom and all aboard.

Orion Press continuity
The executive officer/helm officer of Grissom (who has no canon name) was named Justine Smythe.

Background
Grissom was named for the astronaut.