Join the Mission to Restore Star Trek’s Shuttlecraft ‘Galileo 7′

What ever became of the the starship Enterprise's shuttlecraft "Galileo 7," you ask? Well, we know it burned up during re-entry over Murasaki 312 in the episode, "The Galileo 7." But what happened to the actual "Galileo-7," the life-size prop designed by Gene Winfield, which was re-used time and time again throughout the original Star Trek? Did they throw it away? Did it get auctioned? Actually, it is the process of undergoing a drastic restoration, and you can be a part of it!

During its original run from 1966 to 1969, producers for Star Trek reached an agreement with the plastic model company AMT in which the model builders would construct the full size shuttle in exchange for the rights to manufacture and sell model kits of it and other Star Trek vessels.

Well, time went on, Star Trek was cancelled, and the Galileo-7 was abandoned to a lot at the studio to gradually weather and decay. The wooden craft was ultimately found broken in half and rotting in the studio lot.

Since then, Master Shipwrights has acquired the craft, and is underway with a complete restoration. Weekly photo updates are available, and you can monitor their progress with weekly progress reports.

Master Shipwrights lists the following as their agenda regarding ownership and restoration of the Galileo-7.

1. Restore the Galileo in the most professional and accurate way possible.
2. Make the Galileo available for fans to see and tour the Galileo for the 50th Anniversary of Star Trek.
3. Find a permanent home for the Galileo in a museum that will guarantee she is always available for public viewing in a safe, indoor environment.