
Space Exploration
Space Exploration is a tier 0 physics technology (Computing) in Stellaris 4.5.2. Empires start with it. It has no prerequisite technology. It unlocks Exploration Vessel and Science Ship and leads to 2 technologies. Console: research_technology tech_space_exploration.
What Space Exploration does
Modifiers as the game prints them, from the technology's modifier block; then the unlock lines its research card shows.
- Unlocks Ship Type: Science ShipScience Ship The Science Ship is used as a base of operations for a top Scientist, ready to explore the vastness of space.
What Space Exploration unlocks
Everything in the game files that lists this technology as a prerequisite; “condition” marks objects that check for it in their conditions instead.
How to get Space Exploration
Empires that meet its conditions start with it (start_tech).
What Space Exploration leads to
Technologies that list it as a prerequisite.
In the game
The realization of faster-than-light travel is a new dawn for space exploration. Manned missions to other star systems are now not only possible, but necessary.
Console command
Typed in the game's console (the ~ key); achievements are off for that game.
research_technology tech_space_explorationSpace Exploration: questions
How do I get Space Exploration in Stellaris?
Every empire that meets its conditions starts with Space Exploration.
What does Space Exploration do?
It unlocks Exploration Vessel (ship size) and Science Ship (ship size). It leads to New Worlds Protocol and Planetary Engineering.
What is the ID of Space Exploration?
The technology's ID is tech_space_exploration. To get it with the console: research_technology tech_space_exploration (Stellaris 4.5.2).
Source: common/technology/00_phys_tech.txt and localisation/english, Stellaris Cygnus v4.5.2 (9776). Base numbers before empire-size and difficulty modifiers.