Rocket silo - Revision history

Drevora at 09:36, 7 April 2026

2026-04-07T09:36:03Z

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	* Deliver cargo: launch with a payload of any size or composition at any orbiting platform		* Deliver cargo: launch with a payload of any size or composition at any orbiting platform
	* New platform: if the silo contains exactly one [[space platform starter pack]], clicking this will open the map and invite the player to enter a name for the new platform.		* New platform: if the silo contains exactly one [[space platform starter pack]], clicking this will open the map and invite the player to enter a name for the new platform.
	* Travel to platform: the rocket will launch to any orbiting platform with the player as its sole payload. The player can bring any equipped [[armor]], their installed modules, and any weapons, but no ammo for those weapons.		* Travel to platform: the rocket will launch to any orbiting platform with the player as its sole payload. The player can only bring any equipped [[armor]], their installed modules, and any weapons, but no ammo for those weapons. This is evident before traveling to platform, as shown by an in-game tool tip.

	[[File:rocket_silo_gui.png\|The rocket silo's GUI in Space Age\|310px\|right]]		[[File:rocket_silo_gui.png\|The rocket silo's GUI in Space Age\|310px\|right]]

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	=== Space Age ===		=== Space Age ===
	In Space Age, the rocket silo gained the ability to buffer a second rocket ready to load and launch [https://factorio.com/blog/post/fff-405]. If a second rocket is ready, then the rocket silo skips the door close/open animation. This results in a rocket launch ~~approximately~~ every 27 seconds, with sufficient speed and/or productivity bonuses (enough to get 111 rocket parts per minute).		In Space Age, the rocket silo gained the ability to buffer a second rocket ready to load and launch [https://factorio.com/blog/post/fff-405]. If a second rocket is ready, then the rocket silo skips the door close/open animation.
			This means the only stages that take place are preparing, loading and launching the rocket. The preparing animation lasts 684 ticks (11.4 seconds) and the launch animation lasts 933 ticks (15.55 seconds).
			Assuming the loading is instant, this results in a rocket launch every 1617 ticks (26.95 seconds), with sufficient speed and/or productivity bonuses (enough to get <math>\frac{1000}{539}</math> (~1.85) rocket parts per second, or ~111 rocket parts per minute).

	== Achievements ==		== Achievements ==

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	* [[Satellite]]		* [[Satellite]]

	{{~~ProductionNav~~}}		{{SpaceNav}}
	{{C\|Space related}}		{{C\|Space related}}

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	=== Rocket capacity ===		=== Rocket capacity ===
	Unlike in the base game, a space age rocket can accept nearly every item in the game as a payload. This is expressed by the silo as a weight limit. Every item in the game has a rocket capacity which is the maximum number of items that can fit in a single rocket. An item's rocket capacity can be read by the circuit network by feeding an item into the [[selector combinator]] and choosing the respective mode of operation. As a general rule of thumb, the more complex the item, the fewer can fit within a rocket.		Unlike in the base game, a space age rocket can accept nearly every item in the game as a payload. This is expressed by the silo as a weight limit. Every item in the game has a rocket capacity which is the maximum number of items that can fit in a single rocket. An item's rocket capacity can be read by the circuit network by feeding an item into the [[selector combinator]] and choosing the respective mode of operation. As a general rule of thumb, the more complex the item, the fewer can fit within a rocket.

	Some items, like the rocket silo itself and the [[atomic bomb]], are too heavy for rockets, and so the raw materials must be shipped to orbit individually and assembled on the destination planet.		Some items, like the rocket silo itself and the [[atomic bomb]], are too heavy for rockets, and so the raw materials must be shipped to orbit individually and assembled on the destination planet.

			[[Fluids]] cannot be put in rockets, but full [[barrel]]s can. Some fluids cannot be barreled, so they cannot be transported by rocket. This is notably the case for all the fluids that can only be obtained on [[Fulgora]] and [[Aquilo]], except for [[fluoroketone]].

	=== Orbital requests ===		=== Orbital requests ===

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	File:rocket_silo_rising_rocket.gif\|The rocket rising and being primed for launch.		File:rocket_silo_rising_rocket.gif\|The rocket rising and being primed for launch.
	File:rocket_silo_launch.gif\|The rocket launching.		File:rocket_silo_launch.gif\|The rocket launching.
	File:~~Silo-ui-v2~~.~~jpg~~\|The rocket silo's GUI		File:Rocket_silo_gui_base_game.png\|The rocket silo's GUI
	File:~~rocket_silo_gui~~.png\|The rocket silo's GUI in Space Age		File:Rocket_silo_gui_space_age.png\|The rocket silo's GUI in Space Age
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	File:Silo-ui-v2.jpg\|The rocket silo's GUI		File:Silo-ui-v2.jpg\|The rocket silo's GUI
	File:rocket_silo_gui.png\|The rocket silo's GUI in Space Age		File:rocket_silo_gui.png\|The rocket silo's GUI in Space Age
	~~File:rocket_silo_circuit_read_contents.png\|Circuit connections for rocket silo.~~
	~~File:rocket_silo_circuit_read_orbital_requests.png\|Circuit connections for rocket silo.~~
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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Bilka: Wording, remove version mention

2025-01-24T15:29:04Z

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	The '''rocket silo''' is an important production building that serves as the sole win condition and a source of [[space science pack]]s in the base game. In [[Space Age]]{{SA}}, it is instead the only way to launch items and the player off [[Nauvis]] to orbiting space platforms to visit the neighboring planets of [[Vulcanus]]{{SA}}, [[Fulgora]]{{SA}}, [[Gleba]]{{SA}}, and [[Aquilo]]{{SA}}.		The '''rocket silo''' is an important production building that serves as the sole win condition and a source of [[space science pack]]s in the base game. In [[Space Age]]{{SA}}, it is instead the only way to launch items and the player off [[Nauvis]] to orbiting space platforms to visit the neighboring planets of [[Vulcanus]]{{SA}}, [[Fulgora]]{{SA}}, [[Gleba]]{{SA}}, and [[Aquilo]]{{SA}}.

	Building a silo requires, among other things, [[electric engine unit]]s, [[processing unit]]s, and [[concrete]], which all must be produced in [[~~assembly~~ machine]]s or [[foundry\|foundries]] and cannot be crafted by hand from raw materials. The rocket itself can only be produced in the silo.		Building a silo requires, among other things, [[electric engine unit]]s, [[processing unit]]s, and [[concrete]], which all must be produced in [[assembling machine]]s or [[foundry\|foundries]] and cannot be crafted by hand from raw materials. The rocket itself can only be produced in the silo.

	Once the silo has been built and placed it can be filled with [[processing unit]]s, [[low density structure]], and [[rocket fuel]], which will create [[rocket part]]s within the silo. 100 rocket parts are needed to construct a rocket (50 parts in Space Age{{SA}}). The silo accepts [[productivity module]]s, and due to the high resource cost of rockets, silos are a prime candidate for their use. Once constructed, the rocket will rise into position and be ~~capable of launch~~. It is required to place a cargo landing pad somewhere on the planet in order to launch a rocket.		Once the silo has been built and placed it can be filled with [[processing unit]]s, [[low density structure]], and [[rocket fuel]], which will create [[rocket part]]s within the silo. 100 rocket parts are needed to construct a rocket (50 parts in Space Age{{SA}}). The silo accepts [[productivity module]]s, and due to the high resource cost of rockets, silos are a prime candidate for their use. Once constructed, the rocket will rise into position and can be launched. It is required to place a cargo landing pad somewhere on the planet in order to launch a rocket.

	Once a rocket has been constructed, the silo will continue to craft a second rocket within the silo. If both are constructed, once the first rocket has been launched, the second will rise into place without the silo going through its normal animation of closing and reopening its doors. This is ~~particuarly~~ useful in Space Age when crafting speeds are faster and rockets are in increased demand.		Once a rocket has been constructed, the silo will continue to craft a second rocket within the silo. If both are constructed, once the first rocket has been launched, the second will rise into place without the silo going through its normal animation of closing and reopening its doors. This is particularly useful in Space Age when crafting speeds are faster and rockets are in increased demand.

	Rocket parts had their recipe changed in version 2.0. Maps migrated from a previous version to 2.0 will need their production lines adjusted for silos to receive processing units instead of the now-removed [[rocket control unit]]s.

	== Base game ==		== Base game ==

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	== Base game ==		== Base game ==

	The rocket silo is unlocked with its [[rocket silo (research)\|respective technology]] using all [[science pack]]s except for military. It requires 10 low density structure, rocket fuel, and processing ~~chips~~ to make 1 [[rocket part]], for a total of 1,000 of each for a single rocket. Due to this high cost, it is highly recommended to use the highest-tier of productivity modules the player has available. Using four [[productivity module 3]]s will reduce this cost to 700 of each material.		The rocket silo is unlocked with its [[rocket silo (research)\|respective technology]] using all [[science pack]]s except for military. It requires 10 low density structure, rocket fuel, and processing units to make 1 [[rocket part]], for a total of 1,000 of each for a single rocket. Due to this high cost, it is highly recommended to use the highest-tier of productivity modules the player has available. Using four [[productivity module 3]]s will reduce this cost to 700 of each material.

	Before a rocket can be launched, the player must place a [[cargo landing pad]] somewhere on the planet. The landing pad can be anywhere on the planet, with no restrictions on distance from the silo, but only one can be placed, so it is recommended to place it in close proximity to the [[lab]]s.		Before a rocket can be launched, the player must place a [[cargo landing pad]] somewhere on the planet. The landing pad can be anywhere on the planet, with no restrictions on distance from the silo, but only one can be placed, so it is recommended to place it in close proximity to the [[lab]]s.
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	<li>[[Raw fish]]: Grants the "So long and thanks for all the fish!" achievement. Other than this, it also wastes the launch.</li>		<li>[[Raw fish]]: Grants the "So long and thanks for all the fish!" achievement. Other than this, it also wastes the launch.</li>
	}}		}}

	== Space Age ==		== Space Age ==
	{{About/Space age}}		{{About/Space age}}

Bilka: /* Gallery */ show only the newest game version rocket silo animation, dont mention version numbers

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Gallery: show only the newest game version rocket silo animation, dont mention version numbers

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	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==
	<gallery widths=240px heights=240px>		<gallery widths=240px heights=240px>
	File:Victoryv2.jpg\|The victory screen ~~in 2.0~~		File:Victoryv2.jpg\|The victory screen
	File:~~rocket_ready_SA_anim~~.gif\|The rocket rising and being primed for launch.		File:rocket_silo_rising_rocket.gif\|The rocket rising and being primed for launch.
	File:~~rocket_launch_SA_anim~~.gif\|The rocket launching.		File:rocket_silo_launch.gif\|The rocket launching.
	File:Silo-ui-v2.jpg\|The rocket silo's GUI ~~in 2.0~~		File:Silo-ui-v2.jpg\|The rocket silo's GUI
	File:rocket_silo_gui.png\|The rocket silo's GUI in Space Age		File:rocket_silo_gui.png\|The rocket silo's GUI in Space Age
	File:rocket_silo_circuit_read_contents.png\|Circuit connections for rocket silo.		File:rocket_silo_circuit_read_contents.png\|Circuit connections for rocket silo.
	File:rocket_silo_circuit_read_orbital_requests.png\|Circuit connections for rocket silo.		File:rocket_silo_circuit_read_orbital_requests.png\|Circuit connections for rocket silo.
	~~File:rocket_silo_rising_rocket.gif\|The rocket rising and being primed for launch pre 2.0.7.~~
	~~File:rocket_silo_launch.gif\|The rocket launching pre 2.0.7.~~
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	File:rocket_silo_rising_rocket.gif\|The rocket rising and being primed for launch.		File:rocket_silo_rising_rocket.gif\|The rocket rising and being primed for launch.
	File:rocket_silo_launch.gif\|The rocket launching.		File:rocket_silo_launch.gif\|The rocket launching.
	File:~~Silo-ui-v2~~.~~jpg~~\|The rocket silo's GUI		File:Rocket_silo_gui_base_game.png\|The rocket silo's GUI
	File:~~rocket_silo_gui~~.png\|The rocket silo's GUI in Space Age		File:Rocket_silo_gui_space_age.png\|The rocket silo's GUI in Space Age
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==
	<gallery widths=240px heights=240px>		<gallery widths=240px heights=240px>
	File:Victoryv2.jpg\|The victory screen ~~in 2.0~~		File:Victoryv2.jpg\|The victory screen
	File:~~rocket_ready_SA_anim~~.gif\|The rocket rising and being primed for launch.		File:rocket_silo_rising_rocket.gif\|The rocket rising and being primed for launch.
	File:~~rocket_launch_SA_anim~~.gif\|The rocket launching.		File:rocket_silo_launch.gif\|The rocket launching.
	File:Silo-ui-v2.jpg\|The rocket silo's GUI ~~in 2.0~~		File:Silo-ui-v2.jpg\|The rocket silo's GUI
	File:rocket_silo_gui.png\|The rocket silo's GUI in Space Age		File:rocket_silo_gui.png\|The rocket silo's GUI in Space Age
	File:rocket_silo_circuit_read_contents.png\|Circuit connections for rocket silo.		File:rocket_silo_circuit_read_contents.png\|Circuit connections for rocket silo.
	File:rocket_silo_circuit_read_orbital_requests.png\|Circuit connections for rocket silo.		File:rocket_silo_circuit_read_orbital_requests.png\|Circuit connections for rocket silo.
	~~File:rocket_silo_rising_rocket.gif\|The rocket rising and being primed for launch pre 2.0.7.~~
	~~File:rocket_silo_launch.gif\|The rocket launching pre 2.0.7.~~
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	== Base game ==		== Base game ==

	The rocket silo is unlocked with its [[rocket silo (research)\|respective technology]] using all [[science pack]]s except for military. It requires 10 low density structure, rocket fuel, and processing units to make 1 [[rocket part]], for a total of 1,000 of each for a single rocket. Due to this high cost, it is highly recommended to use the highest-tier of productivity modules the player has available. Using four [[productivity module 3]]s will reduce this cost to 700 of each material.		The rocket silo is unlocked with its [[rocket silo (research)\|respective technology]] using all [[science pack]]s except for military. It requires 10 low density structure, rocket fuel, and processing units to make 1 [[rocket part]], for a total of 1,000 of each for a single rocket.

	Before a rocket can be launched, the player must place a [[cargo landing pad]] somewhere on the planet. The landing pad can be anywhere on the planet, with no restrictions on distance from the silo, but only one can be placed~~, so it is recommended to place it in close proximity to the [[lab]]s~~.		Before a rocket can be launched, the player must place a [[cargo landing pad]] somewhere on the planet. The landing pad can be anywhere on the planet, with no restrictions on distance from the silo, but only one can be placed.

	Launching a rocket requires a payload and launching one for the first time will trigger the victory screen, which thanks the player for playing and invites them to keep growing their factory, with the options of exiting the game, viewing the credits, or continuing the game. The ~~first~~ rocket ~~must~~ be launched manually by clicking the ~~“launch”~~ button. ~~After that,~~ the ~~“launch automatically” button will appear. Selecting this~~ will make the rocket launch automatically once it has a payload.		Launching a rocket requires a payload and launching one for the first time will trigger the victory screen, which thanks the player for playing and invites them to keep growing their factory, with the options of exiting the game, viewing the credits, or continuing the game. The rocket can be launched manually by clicking the "Launch" button. Checking the "Send to orbit automatically" checkbox will make the rocket launch automatically once it has a payload.

	Only two items can be used as a payload. The first is a [[satellite]]; launching a rocket with one of these will return a shipment of 1,000 [[space science pack]]s to the cargo landing pad roughly 29 seconds after the launch is triggered. The second is a...		Only two items can be used as a payload. The first is a [[satellite]]; launching a rocket with one of these will return a shipment of 1,000 [[space science pack]]s to the cargo landing pad roughly 29 seconds after the launch is triggered. The second is a...
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	* Travel to platform: the rocket will launch to any orbiting platform with the player as its sole payload. The player can bring any equipped [[armor]], their installed modules, and any weapons, but no ammo for those weapons.		* Travel to platform: the rocket will launch to any orbiting platform with the player as its sole payload. The player can bring any equipped [[armor]], their installed modules, and any weapons, but no ammo for those weapons.

	[[File:rocket_silo_gui.png\|The rocket silo's UI in Space Age\|310px\|right]]		[[File:rocket_silo_gui.png\|The rocket silo's GUI in Space Age\|310px\|right]]

	=== Rocket capacity ===		=== Rocket capacity ===
	Unlike in the base game, a space age rocket can accept nearly every item in the game as a payload. This is expressed by the silo as a weight limit. Every item in the game ~~is given~~ a ~~“rocket capacity”~~ which is the maximum number of items that can fit in a single rocket. An ~~item’s~~ rocket capacity can be read by the circuit network by feeding an item into the [[selector combinator]] and choosing the respective mode of operation. As a general rule of thumb, the more complex the item, the fewer can fit within a rocket.		Unlike in the base game, a space age rocket can accept nearly every item in the game as a payload. This is expressed by the silo as a weight limit. Every item in the game has a rocket capacity which is the maximum number of items that can fit in a single rocket. An item's rocket capacity can be read by the circuit network by feeding an item into the [[selector combinator]] and choosing the respective mode of operation. As a general rule of thumb, the more complex the item, the fewer can fit within a rocket.

	Some items, like the rocket silo itself and the [[atomic bomb]], are too heavy for rockets, and so the raw materials must be shipped to orbit individually and assembled on the destination planet.		Some items, like the rocket silo itself and the [[atomic bomb]], are too heavy for rockets, and so the raw materials must be shipped to orbit individually and assembled on the destination planet.
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	The rocket silo can detect requests from any space platform in orbit around the current planet. These can be satisfied in two ways.		The rocket silo can detect requests from any space platform in orbit around the current planet. These can be satisfied in two ways.

	* If "Automatic requests from space ~~platforms”~~ is ~~NOT~~ selected, the silo acts as a large container. Items can be ~~placed~~ and removed with [[inserters]]. If the silo receives a full rocket of a single item that is requested, the rocket will automatically launch to the platform requesting that item, even if the payload is more than what is being requested~~, and~~ If multiple platforms are requesting the same item, the rocket will prioritize the earliest platform that the player created~~. This method of transportation is best for items with payload sizes which are created and loaded slowly over time, such as science packs~~.		* If "Automatic requests from space platforms" is ''not'' selected, the silo acts as a large container. Items can be inserted and removed with [[inserters]]. If the silo receives a full rocket of a single item that is requested, the rocket will automatically launch to the platform requesting that item, even if the payload is more than what is being requested. If multiple platforms are requesting the same item, the rocket will prioritize the earliest platform that the player created.

	* If automatic requests IS selected, the silo acts similar to a [[requester chest]]. [[Logistic robot]]s will fill the silo automatically from the [[logistic network]] (including from [[buffer chest]]s), and the rocket will launch automatically when full, unless the requesting platform has set a minimum payload to a lower amount than a full load. If there are items in the rocket inventory when this box is selected, those items will be moved to the ~~silo’s~~ trash slots and be removed ~~with~~ logistics robots.		* If automatic requests ''is'' selected, the silo acts similar to a [[requester chest]]. [[Logistic robot]]s will fill the silo automatically from the [[logistic network]] (including from [[buffer chest]]s), and the rocket will launch automatically when full, unless the requesting platform has set a minimum payload to a lower amount than a full load. If there are items in the rocket inventory when this box is selected, those items will be moved to the silo's trash slots and be removed by logistics robots.

	Regardless of option selected, the rocket will only launch automatically when it contains one item.		Regardless of option selected, the rocket will only launch automatically when it contains at least one item.

	The silo ~~is able to~~ be connected to the [[circuit network]], with two output functions.		The silo can be connected to the [[circuit network]], with two output functions.
	* Output requests: Outputs the sum of requests from all orbiting platforms, if any. A request is considered ~~“satisfied”~~ and will be removed from the output the instant the rocket launch is triggered, not when the delivery to the platform actually happens.		* Output requests: Outputs the sum of requests from all orbiting platforms, if any. A request is considered satisfied and will be removed from the output the instant the rocket launch is triggered, not when the delivery to the platform actually happens.
	* Output contents. Outputs the contents of the rocket silo. If automatic requests is selected, this option will do nothing.		* Output contents: Outputs the contents of the rocket silo. If automatic requests is selected, this option will do nothing.

	== Maximum throughput ==		== Maximum throughput ==
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	* Updated sprite for the rocket. A payload is now required to win the game.		* Updated sprite for the rocket. A payload is now required to win the game.
	* Rocket silos continue producing parts for the next rocket while the current rocket is being launched. Completing another rocket soon enough skips closing and reopening the doors.		* Rocket silos continue producing parts for the next rocket while the current rocket is being launched. Completing another rocket soon enough skips closing and reopening the doors.
	* {{SA}} Rocket silo circuit connection can read orbital requests}}		* {{SA}} Rocket silo circuit connection can read orbital requests.}}

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