USS Nightwing
The Nightwing on a mission order
Registry:	NCC-8342
Owner:	United Federation of Planets
Operator:	Starfleet
Status:	Active (2364)

The USS Nightwing (NCC-8342) was a Federation starship that was in service with Starfleet in the mid-24th century. In 2364, this starship was commanded by Herman Zimmerman

In that year, prior to stardate 41775, Admiral Gregory Quinn of Starfleet Operational Support Services ordered the Nightwing to go to warp factor 7 for a rendezvous with another spacecraft. This other spacecraft was assigned to the McKenzie Project.

In 2364, this ship received orders from Starfleet. At the end of that year, Data read these orders and several others to investigate claims of a conspiracy among the highest members of Starfleet Command. (TNG: "Conspiracy")