How to Fuel Thrusters in Factorio Space Age

     Welcome to your ultimate guide on fueling up thrusters in Factorio Space Age! Whether you're just launching into space or preparing for interplanetary travel, this guide has got you covered. We'll walk through the steps to produce fuel and oxidizer, how to set up your thrusters, and a few handy tips to keep you flying high!

 

    

 

1. Unlock the Thruster Technology

 

     First things first! Research the Space Platform Thruster. This requires white science or space science. If you're not sure how to create white science, check out a guide on it before proceeding. Once you’ve got the thruster unlocked, it's time to dive into planetary exploration!

 

    

 

2. Discover New Planets

 

     After unlocking thrusters, research Planet Discovery. This will allow you to explore three initial planets: GBA, Volcanus, and Fogora. Once you complete this research, you'll see these planets as new destinations in your space platform hub.

 

    

 

3. Craft the Thrusters

 

     Now, let's get those thrusters ready!

 

     - Navigate to the Space tab in your crafting menu.

     - You will need steel, processing units, and electric engines to craft the thrusters.

     - Set up an assembler to automate thruster production for maximum efficiency.

 

    

     Once you've crafted your thrusters, it’s time to place them on your space platform. Place thrusters on the south side of your platform. They cannot be rotated, so make sure they overhang the edge. Each thruster needs fuel and oxidizer to function.

 

 

4. Produce Fuel and Oxidizer

 

     To keep your thrusters running, you need to produce the right fuel and oxidizer. Here's how:

 

     - Fuel (Red): Combine carbon and water in a chemical lab.

     - Oxidizer (Blue): Combine iron and water in a chemical lab.

 

     How to Get Water in Space

 

     - Unlock ice melting technology, which lets you convert ice into water using a chemical plant.

     - Set up a chemical plant to melt ice and provide water for your fuel and oxidizer production.

 

    

     Resource Collection Setup

 

     1. Use asteroid collectors to gather ice, carbon, and iron.

     2. Feed these resources into crushers and then into your chemical plants to create fuel and oxidizer.

     3. Store fuel and oxidizer in tanks for easy access to your thrusters.

 

    

 

5. Power Up Your Thrusters

 

     Connect the outputs of your chemical plants to your thrusters. Make sure the fuel and oxidizer lines are set up correctly:

 

     - Ensure proper connections: The oxidizer and fuel must travel through the thrusters, which can be a bit tricky. You might need to use some creative piping!

 

     While traveling, you’ll encounter dangerous asteroids. Here’s how to keep your space platform safe:

 

     - Set up defense turrets (gun turrets or laser turrets) with uranium ammo.

     - Keep at least 300 rounds of uranium ammo on your platform to fend off asteroids effectively.

 

 

6. Launch Your Space Platform

 

     Once you have everything set up:

 

     1. Add a station for your desired planet in the space platform hub.

     2. Hit play, and watch your thrusters burn fuel and oxidizer as you set off to explore the cosmos!

 

    

     As you travel, your asteroid collectors will work faster, allowing you to continuously produce fuel. But it’s smart to start with a full tank before your journey.

 

    

     You’re now equipped to fuel up your thrusters in Factorio Space Age and travel to distant planets! Keep refining your setup, maintain your defenses, and enjoy your interstellar adventures. Happy exploring!