The
Constellation-class deep-space exploration vehicle (DSEV-180) serves as the premier space vehicle for the United Systems Protectorate. Under the aegis of the USP Space Patrol, the
Constellations perform deep space patrol, rescue, and exploration functions.
(The
Constellation-class is based on the classic Matt Jefferies design for
Leif Ericson - a plastic model kit developed in 1967 by AMT Models for their short-lived Strategic Space Command line. The artwork above is from the cover of
Rod Serling's Other Worlds (1978) by Bob Larkin. For more of this model, check out Winchell Chung's page on it at
PROJECT RHO.)