The USS Discovery (NCC-71345) was a Galaxy-class Federation Starship in service in the late 24th Century. (Star Trek: The Adventures of Argus, Trekmania) According to Trekmania the Discovery's registry number is NCC-71804. Thomas Patel served as the Discovery's First officer just prior to his assignment to the USS Argus in 2374. ("Star Trek: The Adventures of Argus: "Trial By Fire") Named for the Space Shuttle Discovery.