How it works
Launch a small, resilient orbital production platform before attempting interplanetary logistics. Each stage in the walkthrough below has a distinct practical objective; complete the current supply or control loop before expanding it.
Practical advice
Space Age requires the expansion and changes the space-science and rocket flow. Follow a version-aware technology path before assembling your first platform.
Mistakes to avoid
Never assume an unrelated blueprint or another version of Factorio has identical recipes, technology unlocks or machine ratios. Use the checkpoints in this guide to diagnose your own save.
First Space Age platform: complete walkthrough
Confirm DLC progression
Space Age requires the expansion and changes the space-science and rocket flow. Follow a version-aware technology path before assembling your first platform.
Build a compact core
Use the platform hub as a cargo and logistics focus, then plan surrounding processing and safe item transport.
Create a sustainable asteroid loop
Collect chunks with asteroid collectors and process them via crushers into needed intermediates. Give every output a destination so the platform does not jam.
Add defense and movement
Protect exposed machinery from asteroids and test thruster fuel availability. A platform cannot safely sustain a route on one-time fuel and ammunition supplies.
Test transfers cautiously
Run short supply experiments and confirm planetary cargo delivery before shipping irreplaceable materials or committing to a risky route.