Waverider

The Waverider was an atmospheric vehicle that was part of the Federation Nova-class starship's auxiliary craft complement. It was berthed in a dedicated docking port in the ventral surface of the primary hull.

The success of the Aeroshuttle, which was first commissioned in 2370, led to the development of the more advanced Waverider. Classed as an atmospheric operations shuttlecraft, in 2377 it was the most advanced atmospheric craft in Starfleet. It was capable of one half impulse speed.