USS Oberth (NCC-602) was the prototype of the Oberth-class of Federation starship in service during the late 23rd century. The first components were gamma-welded at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards in 2273. Oberth was launched on 21 February 2275 from the San Francisco Orbital Yards, then began shakedown trials. She was formally commissioned on 11 October 2275. (Strategic Design: Oberth Class NX-602 Starship Prototype: External Blueprints and Internal Deck Plans; Ship Recognition Manual, Volume 1: The Ships of Starfleet)