Luna class

Luna-class starships were introduced in 2378, and were the top of the line in the Federation Starfleet's scientific and exploratory pursuits on behalf of the United Federation of Planets. Each had an average crew of the 350 individuals and was approximately 450 meters long.

The Luna-class was designed by Dr. Xin Ra-Havreii, of Utopia Planitia Starfleet Yards on Mars, and initially conceived for scientific exploration of the Gamma Quadrant following the discovery of the Bajoran Wormhole. The project was sidelined by the impending threat from the Dominion, then restarted following the end of the Dominion War.

Their shuttlebays were reminiscent of the old Constitution-class shuttlebays, having a more rounded opening door. They also featured a longer "runway" for shuttles as they entered and exited the ship.

All Luna-class starships were named after moons. The first production lot was named after moons in the Sol system. (ST:T novel: "Taking Wing")

In January 2377, Ezri Dax considered applying for a post on a Luna class vessel, although, as Benjamin Sisko told her, it would be several years before they became operational. (DS9: "Warpath")

Known ships

 * USS Luna (NCC-80100)
 * USS Amalthea
 * USS Titan (NCC-80102)
 * USS Callisto
 * USS Charon
 * USS Europa
 * USS Galatea
 * USS Ganymede
 * USS Io
 * USS Oberon
 * USS Rhea


 * USS Triton

Background
The design of the Titan-class was made a contest by Pocket Books, allowing fans to send in ideas for the ships appearance. The winning design, pictured, was created by Sean Tourangeau, and announced on October 6, 2005. Luna Class article at Memory Beta the non-cannon Star Trek wiki.