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Space Exploration

Tier 0 physics technology · Computing
PhysicsTier 0ComputingStarting tech

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.

Space ExplorationComputing· tier 0start
Base cost
known at start
Area
Physics
Tier
0
Draw weight
—
Path from start
none
ID
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 Ship
    Science 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_exploration

Space 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.

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