Compact low-cost early-game space science platform
I want to share my compact early-game space science platform, designed with efficiency and low cost in mind. It should be more than enough to provide a stable flow of space science packs for a long time.
The platform uses Assembling Machine 2 and only the basic modules, since more advanced versions require additional research and space science itself. Of course, if you already have them unlocked, it makes more sense to use upgraded machines and modules — but even the basic setup is more than enough.
There is also enough free space to roughly double its production if needed.
Blueprint: https://factorioprints.com/view/-OsSPJnrf6unZV14xN9W
I also wrote a detailed guide explaining the design decisions, automation logic, and why everything is built the way it is. The guide is written in Russian, but browser auto-translation should work well enough.
Guide: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3724321774
Posted May 13, 2026, 6:25 PM UTC