Starship Enterprise Ships: A Legacy Through the Stars
I am so very excited that the new Season 3 of Star Trek Strange New Worlds is about to air on Paramount+ next week. Season 2 finished on a true cliff-hanger and I have been waiting anxiously waiting for this one. While travelling I got the change to revisit both seasons, and now thinking of going back for more.
Written with the help of AI. In this case ChatGPT
The Legacy of the Starship Enterprise
Although crews and timelines have shifted across the Star Trek universe, the ship itself has remained constant. From Captain Archer’s NX-01 to Seven of Nine’s Enterprise-G, the name “Enterprise” has become a symbol of Starfleet’s highest ideals — exploration, courage, and innovation.
So the question that popped in my mind was how many Enterprises have we seen across the Star Trek franchise? So, I went to my mobile ChatGPT app, and after a few iterations, here’s your complete guide.
The Official Lineage (Prime Timeline)
Here’s a chronological list of every Enterprise ship from the Prime Timeline, including their registry, class, captains, and time period:
| Ship Name | Registry | Class | Captain(s) | Era | Series / Appearance |
| Enterprise NX-01 | NX-01 | NX-class | Jonathan Archer | 2151–2161 | Star Trek: Enterprise |
| USS Enterprise | NCC-1701 | Constitution-class | Christopher Pike, James T. Kirk | 2245–2285 | Strange New Worlds, TOS, Movies I–III |
| USS Enterprise-A | NCC-1701-A | Constitution-class (refit) | James T. Kirk | 2286–2293 | Star Trek IV–VI |
| USS Enterprise-B | NCC-1701-B | Excelsior-class | John Harriman | 2293 | Star Trek: Generations |
| USS Enterprise-C | NCC-1701-C | Ambassador-class | Rachel Garrett | 2332–2344 | TNG: “Yesterday’s Enterprise” |
| USS Enterprise-D | NCC-1701-D | Galaxy-class | Jean-Luc Picard | 2363–2371 | Star Trek: The Next Generation |
| USS Enterprise-E | NCC-1701-E | Sovereign-class | Jean-Luc Picard | 2372–? | Star Trek: First Contact, Nemesis, etc. |
| USS Enterprise-F | NCC-1701-F | Odyssey-class | (Various – seen in Picard S3) | 2401–2402 | Star Trek: Picard Season 3 |
| USS Enterprise-G | NCC-1701-G | Neo-Constitution-class | Seven of Nine | 2402– | Star Trek: Picard Season 3 finale |
Timeline of the Enterprise Ships
Each ship reflects the technology and spirit of its time. Here’s a visual timeline showing when each was active:
Alternate Universe: The Kelvin Timeline Enterprises
The J.J. Abrams reboot movies introduced a separate timeline (after a temporal incursion in 2233). These ships have the same names, but exist in a parallel reality:
| Ship Name | Registry | Class | Captain(s) | Timeline |
| USS Enterprise | NCC-1701 | Constitution-class | Christopher Pike, James T. Kirk | Kelvin |
| USS Enterprise-A | NCC-1701-A | Constitution-class | James T. Kirk | Kelvin |
Final Thought
Whether it’s Archer, Kirk, Picard, or Seven of Nine in the captain’s chair, the Enterprise remains a powerful symbol of what the future can be — curious, bold, and compassionate.
“To boldly go where no one has gone before.”
Which Enterprise is your favorite? Leave me a note on my Substack blog post! 🖖