How to Build a Rocket Silo in Factorio: Space Age

     In Factorio: Space Age, building a Rocket Silo isn't just a win condition—it’s the first step towards creating interplanetary factories and unlocking the game’s vast expansion. Once you've built this high-tech marvel, you’ll be launching rockets like never before, expanding your empire across multiple worlds. Let’s walk through everything you need to know about constructing and using the Rocket Silo in Factorio: Space Age.

 

    

 

Gather Your Resources

 

     The Rocket Silo requires substantial resources. To get started, collect the following:

     - Concrete: 1,000 units

     - Electric Engine Units: 200 units

     - Pipes: 100 units

     - Processing Units: 200 units

     - Steel Plates: 1,000 units

 

    

 

     These resources may seem daunting, but with the right setup, you’ll be able to gather them efficiently.

 

     Players can't craft Processing Units by hand; you'll need at least an Assembling Machine 2 to make them. Organize the delivery of Electronic Circuits, Advanced Circuits, and Sulfuric Acid into the assembler to start producing the item.

 

     Low-Density Structures can be crafted manually, though automating their production is recommended. Supply your assemblers with Copper Plates, Steel Plates, and Plastic Bars.

 

     Lastly, Rocket Fuel is crafted from Solid Fuel and Light Oil, which you can obtain through the refining process in the Oil Refinery and Chemical Plant.

 

    

 

Building the Rocket Silo

 

     Once you’ve got your materials ready, it’s time to build. The Rocket Silo is a large structure, covering a 9x9 area, so make sure you’ve cleared enough space.

 

     Place your silo in a secure area. It’ll be a key target for alien creatures and any environmental threats, so you want it well-defended.

 

     The Rocket Silo requires a steady 4 MW of power. Connect it to a reliable power source to avoid interruptions in rocket construction.

 

    

 

Launching Your First Rocket

 

     To launch your first rocket and unlock space travel, you’ll need to fill the Rocket Silo with some materials. Place the Processing Units, Low-Density Structures, and Rocket Fuel into the Rocket Silo.

 

     Each rocket requires 100 rocket parts to be completed. The Rocket Silo will take time to complete the parts, but once all 100 are crafted, your rocket is ready to launch.

 

    

 

Setting Up the Space Platform

 

     With your first rocket launch, you’ll unlock a new feature: the space platform. Here’s how to start building your first base in orbit:

 

     1. Transport Foundation Parts: Load the rocket with Space Platform Foundation parts and other necessary resources.

 

     2. Use Remote View: Switch to "remote view" mode to access the space platform, utilizing Factorio's ghost-builder function.

 

     3. Expand with Foundations: Place the foundation parts strategically, setting up an area for future space factories.

 

    

     Constructing the Rocket Silo is only the beginning in Factorio: Space Age. Once you've launched your first rocket, the galaxy becomes your playground. Each planet offers unique challenges, from volcanic smelting on Vulcanus to alien recycling on Fulgora. Keep your resources flowing, your defenses strong, and your platform fully supplied. With a well-managed Rocket Silo, you’re set to conquer every new frontier.