Endeavour SC-mk9

Designation: Endeavour SC-MK9 

Category: Research Vessel

Alt Category: Exploratory Vessel 

Specification: Space Ship/shuttle 

Model: SC-MK9 

Length: 251m (823ft 6in)

Tonnage: 60,300t

Engines: 16 x Aerojet Rocketdyne RS-79 (latest model) 

Power core: Atomic core

Compliment:

1 Captian

30 Officers

356 of various scientists

1,497 enlisted crew 

Armanament: N/A

Mission: Travel to Mars and secure a foothold for future travel to and from the Moon

Summary:

Named after the 1764 Endeavour, this vessel is the latest in technology to carry on the centuries long practice of science and discovery....although this time, it's to the stars we go!  The Endeavour SC-mk9 (star class mark 9) is built and designed for mass distance journeys. Endeavour has 16 Aerojet Rocketdyne RS-79 engines....16! That's 13 more than Columbia, this is a result of the ship being designed to launch and land without the aid of boosters. The large number of Engines isn't just for power though as 2 are often used as a mains for space travel