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Some historical craft named ''Ranger'' have been the namesakes for [[starship|starfaring vessel]]s and [[Federation]] starships in numerous non-[[canon]] works and [[games]]. A ''Ranger''-class starship was part of the [[FASA]] RPG, appearing in such sources as the ''[[Federation Ship Recognition Manual]]''. A different, earlier, ''Ranger''-class based on an unused [[Matt Jefferies]] starship design was part of the [[Last Unicorn Games]] ship list, appearing in the ''[[Starfleet Operations Manual]]'', among others. A {{ShipClass|Miranda}} USS ''Ranger'' appears in ''[[Star Trek: Shattered Universe]]'' and ''[[Star Trek: New Worlds]]'' promotional material.
 
Some historical craft named ''Ranger'' have been the namesakes for [[starship|starfaring vessel]]s and [[Federation]] starships in numerous non-[[canon]] works and [[games]]. A ''Ranger''-class starship was part of the [[FASA]] RPG, appearing in such sources as the ''[[Federation Ship Recognition Manual]]''. A different, earlier, ''Ranger''-class based on an unused [[Matt Jefferies]] starship design was part of the [[Last Unicorn Games]] ship list, appearing in the ''[[Starfleet Operations Manual]]'', among others. A {{ShipClass|Miranda}} USS ''Ranger'' appears in ''[[Star Trek: Shattered Universe]]'' and ''[[Star Trek: New Worlds]]'' promotional material.
 
==[[Federation]]==
 
==[[Federation]]==
Ranger was also a [[Miranda class]] starship from the mid [[23rd century]] to the early [[24th century]]
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Ranger was also a [[Miranda class]] starship from the mid [[23rd century]] to the early [[24th century]] [[Star Trek: Shattered Universe]]
   
   
''Italic text'' However, in many fan fiction stories, the Ranger's class, registry & timelines vary,
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However, in many fan fiction stories, the Ranger's class, registry & timelines vary,
   
 
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Revision as of 21:42, 25 July 2010

File:Ranger Block II probe, remastered.jpg

Ranger Block II probe

The Ranger spacecraft were a series of early NASA space probes, flown by the Earth's United States of America during the early 1960s.

A record of the launch and flight plans for Ranger 3 through 5 were available in the Enterprise library computer, as well as pictures and plan views of three distinct versions of this design. This data was flashed on a viewscreen when the Talosians scanned the Enterprise computer in 2254. (TOS: "The Cage")

Ranger spacecraft

Ranger Block I

Ranger block 1 type

Block I probe diagram

The Ranger Block I was used in the first series of Ranger launches intended to test the Atlas-Agena rocket in preparation for future missions to reach the Moon. (TOS: "The Cage")

Ranger Block II

Ranger Block II probe

Block II probe photo

The Ranger Block II was used in the second series of launches in the Ranger program designed for achieving Lunar orbit. Ranger 5 was one such probe in this series.

Components for the Block II included: lunar capsule, omnidirectional antenna, radar altimeter, solar panels, thermal shroud, gamma-ray spectrometer, midcourse motor, retrorocket, TV camera and high-gain antenna. (TOS: "The Cage")

Apocrypha

Some historical craft named Ranger have been the namesakes for starfaring vessels and Federation starships in numerous non-canon works and games. A Ranger-class starship was part of the FASA RPG, appearing in such sources as the Federation Ship Recognition Manual. A different, earlier, Ranger-class based on an unused Matt Jefferies starship design was part of the Last Unicorn Games ship list, appearing in the Starfleet Operations Manual, among others. A Template:ShipClass USS Ranger appears in Star Trek: Shattered Universe and Star Trek: New Worlds promotional material.

Federation

Ranger was also a Miranda class starship from the mid 23rd century to the early 24th century Star Trek: Shattered Universe


However, in many fan fiction stories, the Ranger's class, registry & timelines vary,

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