They are prestigious and sought-after postings only the best and the brightest officers are assigned to them. By the end of the decade, at least four ships had been launched at least three more were awaiting launch in 2371 over twelve had been constructed by 2375. The first wave of Galaxy class of starships were launched in the early 2360s, including the fifth USS Enterprise. Designers on the project included Orfil Quinteros and Leah Brahms. The first Galaxy class starships were commissioned in the early 2360s at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards.
