USS Gagarin (NCC-1309)
The USS Gagarin (NCC-1309) was a Federation  starship operated by Starfleet during the mid-23rd century. In 2256, this ship was commanded by Captain T'Shen Kovil.

During the , this ship was in the same sector as the  and the  when they were simultaneously ambushed by Klingons. The Gagarin faced six warships.

After losing warp drive, Kovil sent a distress call, to which the  responded. The Discovery attempted to relieve the pressure on the Gagarin, but was unable to interdict a torpedo fired by a  that destroyed the Gagarin with all hands. The loss of the three Federation starships resulted in 462 Starfleet casualties. ()

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