Copernicus (2287)
The Copernicus was a Federation Galileo-type shuttlecraft that was in service with  Starfleet in the late 23rd century, attached to the . It was Shuttle 3. ()

History 
Copernicus was stored in the shuttlebay during the Enterprises mission to rescue the Nimbus III hostages and subsequent hijacking by Sybok in 2287. The Copernicus was used by Sybok, Captain James T. Kirk, Spock, and Dr. Leonard McCoy to journey to the surface of  due to the Enterprise transporters being inoperable. The shuttle was later destroyed by the malevolent lifeform inhabiting the planet. ()

Appendices

See also 
 Nicolaus Copernicus

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Federation shuttles