The Pathfinder Project was the title of a project that attempted to communicate with USS Voyager, which was stranded in the Delta Quadrant. It was created sometime between 2374 and 2376, following the discovery of Voyager's presence in the Delta Quadrant. It was overseen by Admiral Owen Paris, and was based at Starfleet Communications Research Centre. The day-to-day running of the project was handled by Commander Peter Harkins, and its staff included Lieutenant Reginald Barclay. It first made contact with Voyager in 2376, using the MIDAS array. Although the first communication was brief, and problematic, the communications technology improved to a level whereby contact could be made on a regular basis - weekly by 2377. It was terminated in early 2378, after the successful return of Voyager to the Alpha Quadrant.
References
- VGR: "Pathfinder"
- VGR: "Inside Man"
- VGR: "Endgame"