How to Make Solid Fuel Thrusters in Astroneer

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As a seasoned Astroneer, I can confidently say that the Solid Fuel Thrusters have been my trusty companion in my interstellar journey across the universe. These thrusters, with their straightforward unlocking and crafting process, make space travel more accessible and less daunting for beginners while still providing a challenge to hardcore players.

Astroneer is primarily a game centered around exploration, resource collection, and base construction, with a touch of automation tailored for dedicated players. However, this automation isn’t essential to enjoy the game; it serves as an enhancement for those who appreciate the intricacies of the crafting system.

In the game’s exploratory phase, players need a spaceship capable of traveling between planets. This spacecraft relies on propulsion systems, specifically thrusters, for leaving Earth’s orbit. The simplest and most accessible thruster in the game is known as the Solid Rocket Thruster.

How to Unlock Solid Fuel Thrusters

In the expansive universe of Astroneer, I was thrilled to discover that Solid Fuel Thrusters can be unlocked rather effortlessly. To acquire these handy attachments, one just needs to gather 500 Bytes. Even without a fully-equipped research station, procuring this number of Bytes is quite achievable in Astroneer’s abundant rich worlds.

Scattered across any map, you’ll discover research specimens regardless of the planet you aim to colonize. These specimens tend to be situated near plants or rock structures, whether they’re above ground level, hidden underground in caves, or even deep within the planet’s core. Samples retrieved from the inner core are usually more valuable compared to those found on the surface or in the outer layers of the planet.

How to Craft Solid Fuel Thrusters

Medium-grade Solid Fuel Thrusters are an adaptable piece of equipment suitable for attaching to Small, Medium, or Large spacecraft. Regardless of the shuttle’s size, each thruster allows for the same number of launches, specifically four take-offs.

To craft a Solid Fuel Thruster, players need:

  • Small Printer
  • x1 Ammonium
  • x1 Aluminum

Ammonium can be discovered in grasslands, deep within cave networks, or amidst forests. It exists on every planet, though it’s particularly abundant on the surfaces of Novus and Desolo. To extract 1 unit of Ammonium from the Soil Centrifuge, you need 2 containers of Soil. On the other hand, Aluminum can be produced by smelting Laterite, a resource mined from the subterranean caves on all planets.

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2024-11-17 18:03