The USS Goddard (NCC-59621) was a Korolev-class Federation starship in service in the 24th century.
In 2366, it was scheduled to rendezvous with the USS Enterprise-D, but the Enterprise was delayed by a diplomatic mission to the planet Acamar. (TNG: "The Vengeance Factor")
In 2367 the Goddard visited Starbase 414 for resupply. (TNG: "Brothers", et al.)
- This information appeared on the Starship Mission Status screen.
In early 2368, the Goddard was part of the task force led by the Enterprise-D that blockaded the Klingon-Romulan border during the Klingon Civil War. (TNG: "Redemption, Part II")
- The Goddard was named for American scientist Robert Goddard, one of the pioneers of modern rocketry.