Starfleet Research and Development (also known as Starfleet R&D or Starfleet Research) was an agency in 24th century Starfleet. This agency was responsible for researching, developing, and testing new technologies. The agency was based out of San Francisco, Earth, Sol Sector. (TNG: "Contagion") In the 24th century, this agency was named on the dedication plaques of Starfleet starships. (TNG: "Night Terrors", dedication plaque)
As early as 2365, standard issue tricorders had a plaque that identified their design model number and place of origin. (TNG: "Contagion") The Mark VI, VII, X, and XI tricorders of the 2360s and 2370s carried this plaque. (TNG: "Contagion", "The Chase"; DS9: "The Muse"; Star Trek Nemesis)
Research Facilities
In the 24th century, the Starfleet R&D facility Jupiter Station, in orbit of Jupiter, was a large space station with dedicated holographic labs. In 2361, Dr. Lewis Zimmerman was assigned to this facility and, within ten years, created the Emergency Medical Hologram. In 2373, he was the Director of Holographic and Imaging Programming. (VOY: "Projections", "The Swarm", "Life Line")
In 2366, the Daystrom Institute had an annex on Galor IV. This annex, consisting of several facilities, and their personnel were under the aegis of Starfleet Research. That year, Vice Admiral Anthony Haftel was assigned to this planet and attempted unsuccessfully at having Lal, the daughter of Data, transferred to his facilities for additional study. (TNG: "The Offspring")
Personnel
Galor IV
- Vice Admiral Anthony Haftel (2366)
Jupiter Station
- Dr. Lewis Zimmerman
USS Brattain (NCC-21166)
- Captain Mandy Chamberlin was noted for her work with Research and Development on the USS Brattain on stardate 22519.5. (TNG: "Night Terrors", dedication plaque)
USS Phoenix (NCC-65420)
- Captain Dan Curry was noted for his work with Research and Development on the USS Phoenix on stardate 40250.5. (TNG: "The Wounded", dedication plaque)
USS Sutherland (NCC-72015)
- Captain Dan Curry was noted for his work with Research and Development on the USS Sutherland on stardate 44820.5. He was previously noted for his work on the USS Phoenix. (TNG: "Redemption II", dedication plaque)
USS Defiant (NX-74205)
The following personnel were noted for their work with Research and Development on the USS Defiant on stardate 47538.5. (DS9: "The Search, Part I", dedication plaque)
- Jonathan West
- Chris Krosskove
- Tim Roller
- Bill Gocke
- Gary Monak
- Jim Unsinn
- Terry Ahern
- Dave DeGaetano
USS Voyager (NCC-74656)
The following personnel were noted for their work with Research and Development on the USS Voyager on stardate 48038.5. (VOY: "Caretaker", dedication plaque)
- Captain Marvin Rush
- Captain Joe Chess
- Mike Stradling
- Captain Bill Peets
- Captain Bob Sordal
- Alan Bernard
- Captain Dick Brownfield
- Richard Chronister
USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-E)
The following personnel were noted for their work with Research and Development on the USS Enterprise-E on stardate 49827.5. (Star Trek: First Contact, dedication plaque)
USS Prometheus (NX-74913)
The following personnel were noted for their work with Research and Development on the USS Prometheus on stardate 50749.5. (VOY: "Message in a Bottle", dedication plaque)
- Captain Marvin Rush (previously worked on the USS Voyager)
- Captain Bill Peets (previously worked on the USS Voyager)
- Alan Bernard (previously worked on the USS Voyager)
- Captain Dick Brownfield (previously worked on the USS Voyager)
- Mark Stimson
USS Sao Paulo (NCC-75633)
The following personnel were noted for their work with Research and Development on the USS Sao Paulo on stardate 52889.3. (DS9: "The Dogs of War", dedication plaque)
- Jonathan West (previously worked on the USS Defiant)
- Chris Krosskove (previously worked on the USS Defiant)
- Tim Roller (previously worked on the USS Defiant)
- Bill Gocke (previously worked on the USS Defiant)
- Gary Monak (previously worked on the USS Defiant)
- Jim Unsinn (previously worked on the USS Defiant)
- Terry Ahern (previously worked on the USS Defiant)
- Dave DeGaetano (previously worked on the USS Defiant)