Space platform - Revision history

Thrawcheld: /* Travel */ the platform will slow down before gravity affects it. Also some additions

2026-10-16T02:23:50Z

Travel: the platform will slow down before gravity affects it. Also some additions

Thrawcheld: /* Construction */ rm redundancy, move circuit networks over poles to a more logical place, some additions: repair packs, surface conditions, underground belts/pipes

2026-10-16T02:00:07Z

Construction: rm redundancy, move circuit networks over poles to a more logical place, some additions: repair packs, surface conditions, underground belts/pipes

Alfonse: /* Weight */ Fixed weight for platform.

2026-10-11T14:17:19Z

Weight: Fixed weight for platform.

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	=== Weight ===		=== Weight ===
	Platform weight depends on how many [[space platform foundation]] tiles the platform has. Each tile of [[space platform foundation]] weighs 200kg or 0.2 tons. The [[space platform hub]] itself weighs 20 tons. ~~Notably~~, ~~extra [[cargo bay]]s~~ do not ~~increase~~ the platform~~'s weight (aside from requiring~~ [[space platform foundation]] under them).		Platform weight depends on how many [[space platform foundation]] tiles the platform has. Each tile of [[space platform foundation]] weighs 200kg or 0.2 tons. The [[space platform hub]] itself weighs 40 tons. Aside from the hub itself, buildings on the platform do not confer extra weight to the platform, save for the [[space platform foundation]] under them. This includes extra [[cargo bay]]s.

	=== Interplanetary schedules ===		=== Interplanetary schedules ===

ThatChapThere at 15:51, 20 July 2026

2026-07-20T15:51:44Z

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	* '''Passenger not present''': No players are present on the platform.		* '''Passenger not present''': No players are present on the platform.
	* '''Passenger present''': At least one player is present on the platform.		* '''Passenger present''': At least one player is present on the platform.
	* '''Request not satisfied''': A specific request from ~~any~~ planet is not satisfied. Items not requested cannot be set.		* '''Request not satisfied''': A specific request from the current planet is not satisfied. Items not requested cannot be set.
	* '''Request satisfied''': A specific request from ~~any~~ planet is satisfied. Items not requested cannot be set.		* '''Request satisfied''': A specific request from the current planet is satisfied. Items not requested cannot be set.
	* '''Time passed'''		* '''Time passed'''

Bilka: wrods

2026-04-30T14:01:49Z

wrods

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	If the platform hub is connected to a circuit network outside the hub, the following options are available:		If the platform hub is connected to a circuit network outside the hub, the following options are available:
	* '''Read contents''': The hub will output its contents to the circuit network.		* '''Read contents''': The hub will output its contents to the circuit network.
	* '''Send to platform''': Any signals on the circuit network will be passed to the scheduler for use in "Circuit condition".		* '''Send to platform''': Any signals on the circuit network will be passed to the scheduler for use in "Circuit condition" wait conditions.
	* '''Read moving to''': The platform will output the current destination planet with a value of 1.		* '''Read moving to''': The platform will output the current destination planet with a value of 1.
	* '''Read moving from''': The platform will output the planet of departure with a value of 2.		* '''Read moving from''': The platform will output the planet of departure with a value of 2.
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	The smallest asteroids are called "chunks". Chunks can be collected by [[asteroid collector]]s and processed into various raw materials by [[crusher]]s. Among other uses, it is possible to convert these materials into [[thruster fuel]] and [[thruster oxidizer]].		The smallest asteroids are called "chunks". Chunks can be collected by [[asteroid collector]]s and processed into various raw materials by [[crusher]]s. Among other uses, it is possible to convert these materials into [[thruster fuel]] and [[thruster oxidizer]].

	Asteroids larger than chunks may also appear. They cannot be grabbed by asteroid collectors, and will damage the space platform upon impact. They can be broken into multiple smaller asteroids by turrets. This is done repeatedly until they become chunks.		Asteroids larger than chunks may also appear. They cannot be grabbed by asteroid collectors, and will damage the space platform upon impact. They can be broken into multiple smaller asteroids by reducing their health to 0 with turrets. This is done repeatedly until they become chunks.

	During voyages, the number and relative velocity of asteroids increases proportionally to the platform's speed. Different locations contain different amounts of each type of asteroid, and routes between locations may vary these numbers over the course of a journey. For example, only chunks will appear when in stationary orbit around [[Nauvis]], thus providing a safe building environment free of larger asteroids that may damage the platform.		During voyages, the number and relative velocity of asteroids increases proportionally to the platform's speed. Different locations contain different amounts of each type of asteroid, and routes between locations may vary these numbers over the course of a journey. For example, only chunks will appear when in stationary orbit around [[Nauvis]], thus providing a safe building environment free of larger asteroids that may damage the platform.

Gotube: /* Asteroids */ Readability

2026-02-17T22:25:31Z

Asteroids: Readability

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	Asteroids larger than chunks may also appear. They cannot be grabbed by asteroid collectors, and will damage the space platform upon impact. They can be broken into multiple smaller asteroids by turrets. This is done repeatedly until they become chunks.		Asteroids larger than chunks may also appear. They cannot be grabbed by asteroid collectors, and will damage the space platform upon impact. They can be broken into multiple smaller asteroids by turrets. This is done repeatedly until they become chunks.

	During voyages, the number and relative velocity of asteroids increases proportionally to the platform's speed. Different locations contain different amounts of each type of asteroid, and routes between locations may vary these numbers over the course of a journey. For example, only chunks will appear in stationary orbit around [[Nauvis]], thus providing a safe building environment free of larger asteroids that may damage the platform.		During voyages, the number and relative velocity of asteroids increases proportionally to the platform's speed. Different locations contain different amounts of each type of asteroid, and routes between locations may vary these numbers over the course of a journey. For example, only chunks will appear when in stationary orbit around [[Nauvis]], thus providing a safe building environment free of larger asteroids that may damage the platform.

	== Access to basic resources ==		== Access to basic resources ==

Gotube: /* Asteroids */ Removed advice-giving

2026-02-17T22:24:59Z

Asteroids: Removed advice-giving

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	Asteroids larger than chunks may also appear. They cannot be grabbed by asteroid collectors, and will damage the space platform upon impact. They can be broken into multiple smaller asteroids by turrets. This is done repeatedly until they become chunks.		Asteroids larger than chunks may also appear. They cannot be grabbed by asteroid collectors, and will damage the space platform upon impact. They can be broken into multiple smaller asteroids by turrets. This is done repeatedly until they become chunks.

	During voyages, the number and relative velocity of asteroids increases proportionally to the platform's speed~~. It is therefore dangerous for a space platform to travel faster than it can destroy the asteroids that it will encounter~~. Different locations contain different amounts of each type of asteroid, and routes between locations may vary these numbers over the course of a journey. For example, only chunks will appear in stationary orbit around [[Nauvis]], thus providing a safe building environment free of larger asteroids that may damage the platform.		During voyages, the number and relative velocity of asteroids increases proportionally to the platform's speed. Different locations contain different amounts of each type of asteroid, and routes between locations may vary these numbers over the course of a journey. For example, only chunks will appear in stationary orbit around [[Nauvis]], thus providing a safe building environment free of larger asteroids that may damage the platform.

	== Access to basic resources ==		== Access to basic resources ==

Gotube: /* Asteroids */ Readability

2026-02-17T22:24:31Z

Asteroids: Readability

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	The smallest asteroids are called "chunks". Chunks can be collected by [[asteroid collector]]s and processed into various raw materials by [[crusher]]s. Among other uses, it is possible to convert these materials into [[thruster fuel]] and [[thruster oxidizer]].		The smallest asteroids are called "chunks". Chunks can be collected by [[asteroid collector]]s and processed into various raw materials by [[crusher]]s. Among other uses, it is possible to convert these materials into [[thruster fuel]] and [[thruster oxidizer]].

	Asteroids larger than chunks may also appear. ~~However, they~~ cannot be grabbed by asteroid collectors, and will damage the space platform upon impact. They can be broken into multiple smaller asteroids by turrets. This is done repeatedly until they become chunks.		Asteroids larger than chunks may also appear. They cannot be grabbed by asteroid collectors, and will damage the space platform upon impact. They can be broken into multiple smaller asteroids by turrets. This is done repeatedly until they become chunks.

	During voyages, the number and relative velocity of asteroids increases proportionally to the platform's speed. It is therefore dangerous for a space platform to travel faster than it can destroy the asteroids that it will encounter. Different locations contain different amounts of each type of asteroid, and routes between locations may vary these numbers over the course of a journey. For example, only chunks will appear in stationary orbit around [[Nauvis]], thus providing a safe building environment free of larger asteroids that may damage the platform.		During voyages, the number and relative velocity of asteroids increases proportionally to the platform's speed. It is therefore dangerous for a space platform to travel faster than it can destroy the asteroids that it will encounter. Different locations contain different amounts of each type of asteroid, and routes between locations may vary these numbers over the course of a journey. For example, only chunks will appear in stationary orbit around [[Nauvis]], thus providing a safe building environment free of larger asteroids that may damage the platform.

Gotube: /* Asteroids */ Readability, conciseness

2026-02-17T22:23:54Z

Asteroids: Readability, conciseness

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	The smallest asteroids are called "chunks". Chunks can be collected by [[asteroid collector]]s and processed into various raw materials by [[crusher]]s. Among other uses, it is possible to convert these materials into [[thruster fuel]] and [[thruster oxidizer]].		The smallest asteroids are called "chunks". Chunks can be collected by [[asteroid collector]]s and processed into various raw materials by [[crusher]]s. Among other uses, it is possible to convert these materials into [[thruster fuel]] and [[thruster oxidizer]].

	Asteroids larger than chunks may also appear. However, they cannot be grabbed by asteroid collectors, and will damage the space platform upon impact. They ~~can be targeted by turrets, and~~ can be broken into multiple smaller asteroids by ~~reducing their health to 0~~. This is done repeatedly until they become chunks.		Asteroids larger than chunks may also appear. However, they cannot be grabbed by asteroid collectors, and will damage the space platform upon impact. They can be broken into multiple smaller asteroids by turrets. This is done repeatedly until they become chunks.

	During voyages, the number and relative velocity of asteroids increases proportionally to the platform's speed. It is therefore dangerous for a space platform to travel faster than it can destroy the asteroids that it will encounter. Different locations contain different amounts of each type of asteroid, and routes between locations may vary these numbers over the course of a journey. For example, only chunks will appear in stationary orbit around [[Nauvis]], thus providing a safe building environment free of larger asteroids that may damage the platform.		During voyages, the number and relative velocity of asteroids increases proportionally to the platform's speed. It is therefore dangerous for a space platform to travel faster than it can destroy the asteroids that it will encounter. Different locations contain different amounts of each type of asteroid, and routes between locations may vary these numbers over the course of a journey. For example, only chunks will appear in stationary orbit around [[Nauvis]], thus providing a safe building environment free of larger asteroids that may damage the platform.

Gotube: /* Interplanetary schedules */ Corrected much and improved readability of circuit connection options

2026-02-17T22:19:37Z

Interplanetary schedules: Corrected much and improved readability of circuit connection options

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	If the platform hub is connected to a circuit network outside the hub, the following options are available:		If the platform hub is connected to a circuit network outside the hub, the following options are available:
	* '''Read contents''': The hub will output its contents to the circuit network		* '''Read contents''': The hub will output its contents to the circuit network.
	* '''Send to platform''': Any signals on ~~wires~~ will be passed to the ~~hub, allowing them to be used~~ for ~~wait conditions~~		* '''Send to platform''': Any signals on the circuit network will be passed to the scheduler for use in "Circuit condition".
	* '''Read moving to''': The platform will output the planet ~~at the end of the current space route~~ with a value of 1.		* '''Read moving to''': The platform will output the current destination planet with a value of 1.
	* '''Read moving from''': The platform will output the planet ~~at the beginning~~ of ~~the current space route~~ with a value of 2.		* '''Read moving from''': The platform will output the planet of departure with a value of 2.
	** ~~If both~~ "~~moving~~ from" and "~~moving~~ to" are ~~selected, a platform stopped~~ at a planet ~~will output the planet's~~ signal ~~with a value~~ of 3.		** The "from" and "to" signals are both output when waiting at a planet, so if both signals are activated, a signal of 3 indicates a stationary platform.
	* '''Read speed''': The platform will output its current velocity, ~~defaulting to~~ [[File:Signal-V.png\|24px]]		* '''Read speed''': The platform will output its current velocity, by default with the [[File:Signal-V.png\|24px]] signal.
	** A speed signal will only ~~show as~~ 0 when stopped at a planet. If a platform is stopped between planets ~~for whatever reason~~, it will slowly drift into orbit of the nearest planet, giving the signal a value of 10 or -10.		** A speed signal will only be 0 when stopped at a planet. If a platform is stopped between planets, it will slowly drift into orbit of the nearest planet, giving the signal a value of 10 or -10.
	* '''Read damage taken''': The platform will output the amount of damage taken in the current trip, ~~defaulting to~~ [[File:Signal-D.png\|24px]]		* '''Read damage taken''': The platform will output the amount of damage taken in the current trip, by default with [[File:Signal-D.png\|24px]] signal.

	== Asteroids ==		== Asteroids ==

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	== Travel ==		== Travel ==
	Space platforms with one or more [[thruster]]s are able to perform voyages between different space locations, such as planets. The more thrusters that are installed on a platform, the faster the platform can get to its destination, but this also causes asteroids to appear faster and threaten the platform. When the thrusters are stopped while in mid-destination, the platform will ~~slowly move toward~~ the destination it's closer to via gravitational pull.		Space platforms with one or more [[thruster]]s are able to perform voyages between different space locations, such as planets. The more thrusters that are installed on a platform, the faster the platform can get to its destination, but this also causes asteroids to appear faster and threaten the platform. When the thrusters are stopped while in mid-destination, the platform will slow down to a minimum speed, towards the destination it's closer to via gravitational pull.

	=== Weight ===		=== Weight ===
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	[[File:Space_station_hub_gui.png\|thumb\|300px\|The space platform's GUI. There is one station set for the [[solar system edge]]. ]]		[[File:Space_station_hub_gui.png\|thumb\|300px\|The space platform's GUI. There is one station set for the [[solar system edge]]. ]]

	When set to "automatic" mode, the platform will automatically fly to the designated planet. If attempting to travel to a planet that has no direct route to, the platform will fill in any gaps along the way. For example, attempting to fly from [[Vulcanus]] to [[Fulgora]] will have a platform automatically fly to [[Nauvis]] first.		When set to "automatic" mode, the platform will automatically fly to the designated planet. If attempting to travel to a planet that the current location has no direct route to, the platform will fill in any gaps along the way. For example, attempting to fly from [[Vulcanus]] to [[Fulgora]] will have the platform automatically fly to [[Nauvis]] first.

	There are 12 types of wait conditions, many of them unique to space platforms:		There are 12 types of wait conditions, many of them unique to space platforms:
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	* '''Any request not satisfied''': At least one request from the current planet is not satisfied.		* '''Any request not satisfied''': At least one request from the current planet is not satisfied.
	* '''Any request zero''': At least one request (from anywhere, including from no planet at all) is at zero on the platform.		* '''Any request zero''': At least one request (from anywhere, including from no planet at all) is at zero on the platform.
	* '''Circuit condition''': A condition is met from the [[circuit network]].		* '''Circuit condition''': A condition is met from the [[circuit network]] (as seen by the hub).
	* '''Damage taken''': The platform has received a certain value of damage, defaulting to 1,000.		* '''Damage taken''': The platform has received a certain value of damage, defaulting to 1,000.
	* '''Inactivity''': No items were received or dropped out of the hub for the specified amount of seconds.		* '''Inactivity''': No items were received or dropped out of the hub for the specified amount of seconds.
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	* '''Request not satisfied''': A specific request from the current planet is not satisfied. Items not requested cannot be set.		* '''Request not satisfied''': A specific request from the current planet is not satisfied. Items not requested cannot be set.
	* '''Request satisfied''': A specific request from the current planet is satisfied. Items not requested cannot be set.		* '''Request satisfied''': A specific request from the current planet is satisfied. Items not requested cannot be set.
	* '''Time passed'''		* '''Time passed''': The specified number of seconds have elapsed since the platform arrived at its current location.

	Additionally, platforms can make use of [[Railway#Schedule interrupts\|schedule interrupts]], which behave exactly like trains. There is also an interrupt condition not present in the wait conditions list:		Additionally, platforms can make use of [[Railway#Schedule interrupts\|schedule interrupts]], which behave exactly like trains. There is also an interrupt condition not present in the wait conditions list:
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	* '''Read moving to''': The platform will output the current destination planet with a value of 1.		* '''Read moving to''': The platform will output the current destination planet with a value of 1.
	* '''Read moving from''': The platform will output the planet of departure with a value of 2.		* '''Read moving from''': The platform will output the planet of departure with a value of 2.
	** The "from" and "to" signals are both output when waiting at a planet, so if both signals are activated, a signal of 3 indicates a stationary platform.		** The "from" and "to" signals are both output when waiting at a planet, so if both signals are activated, a signal value of 3 indicates a stationary platform.
	* '''Read speed''': The platform will output its current velocity, by default with the [[File:Signal-V.png\|24px]] signal.		* '''Read speed''': The platform will output its current velocity, by default with the [[File:Signal-V.png\|24px]] signal.
	** A speed signal will only be 0 when stopped at a planet. If a platform is stopped between planets, it will slowly drift into orbit of the nearest planet, giving the signal a value of 10 or -10.		** A speed signal will only be 0 when stopped at a planet. If a platform is stopped between planets, it will slowly drift into orbit of the nearest planet, giving the signal a value of 10 or -10.

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	[[Asteroid collector]]s and [[thruster]]s can only be built on the edge of the platform. In particular, thrusters can only be built on the southern edge, and no foundation can be built within the rectangular area extending from the southern edge of the thruster for 82 tiles.		[[Asteroid collector]]s and [[thruster]]s can only be built on the edge of the platform. In particular, thrusters can only be built on the southern edge, and no foundation can be built within the rectangular area extending from the southern edge of the thruster for 82 tiles.

	The entire platform surface functions as an [[electric system\|electric network]], so space platforms do not need any power poles.		The entire platform surface functions as an [[electric system\|electric network]], so space platforms do not need any power poles. Power poles can nonetheless be built to carry [[circuit network]] wires across long distances.

	=== Placement restrictions ===		=== Placement restrictions ===
	Some entities cannot be placed on space platforms:		Some entities cannot be placed on space platforms:
	* [[Chests]] can't be placed on platforms. The main storage structure is the platform hub.		* [[Chests]] can't be placed on platforms. The main storage structure is the platform hub.
	* [[Robots]] and [[roboport]]s don't function in space, and no [[railway]] entities can be placed.		* [[Robots]] and [[roboport]]s don't function in space, and no [[railway]] entities can be placed. (Construction robots are not needed anyway: in addition to building entities, the hub will automatically use [[repair pack]]s as needed.)
	* [[Burner devices]] can't be placed on platforms. According to [https://factorio.com/blog/post/fff-381 FFF-381], this is to add "a bit of realism as there's no atmosphere in space".		* [[Burner devices]] can't be placed on platforms. According to [https://factorio.com/blog/post/fff-381 FFF-381], this is to add "a bit of realism as there's no atmosphere in space".
	* Space platforms have particular surface conditions, so buildings which have restrictions may not be placed on them. This is the same as for any other surface.		* Space platforms have particular surface conditions, so buildings which have restrictions may not be placed on them. This is the same as for any other surface.

	~~Electric poles can be built~~, ~~but~~ the ~~global electric network covering the entire platform powers all devices~~. ~~As such~~, ~~electric poles~~ are ~~only useful as a way to~~ [[~~circuit network~~\|~~wire together~~]] ~~distant entities~~.		Technically, all the restrictions above are based on surface conditions. For example, rails require a minimum level of gravity, and burners require a minimum atmospheric pressure, both of which are lacking in space.

			Additionally, pairs of [[underground belt]]s and [[pipe to ground\|pipes to ground]] will not connect across empty space. Foundation is required for every tile they pass through.

	=== Maximum platform size ===		=== Maximum platform size ===
	The space platform can be as large as desired, ~~however~~ it may only extend up to 200 [[tile]]s north from the center of the [[space platform hub]].		The space platform can be as large as desired, but it may only extend up to 200 [[tile]]s north from the center of the [[space platform hub]].

	== Transport between planets and space platforms ==		== Transport between planets and space platforms ==