Discoveries

Discoveries in Astroneer consist of a large number of different scenarios randomly generated throughout the Planets.

Large White Cylindrical Spacecraft
The large white cylindrical spaceships always contain a 1-seat and 4 resources. These are attached to a central cylinder within the spacecraft accessible through a large hole in the side. The resources range from common to rare. Commonly, 1-2 artifacts are scattered around the crash sight, partially buried in the ground.

Solar Arrays
The Solar Arrays are Space Objects that consist of a single large solar panel and a connection point. The solar panel is one sided and if facing the sun generates power which can be drawn into a vehicle. It can be moved by the player or a Vehicle. See Solar Array for more information.



Crashed Pod
The Crashed Pod is small compared to other space objects, making it much harder to spot. It is a single pod with 3 attachment points inside containing resources ranging from common to rare. Commonly, 1-2 Artifacts are scattered around the crash sight, partially buried in the ground.

Resource Drop Pod
The Resource Drop Pods generate randomly around your spawn area and throughout Terran. They will always contain two resources, one common and one rare. When you first approach a resource pod it will appear as many white spheres stacked in a triangular-pyramid. Once you're close enough, the top two layers will pop off and the resources within will be revealed.

Satellite
The Satellite [need photo]can be found underground, partially or completely buried. It can not be moved by any means. It is a puzzle, for information on how to solve it, see the Satellite page. The reward is a unit of Lithium once the puzzle is completed. See Satellite for more information.

Dead Explorer
Occasionally in caves you will come across a dead explorer. Most of the time you will only see the backpack on the surface while the body is below it, face down. The backpack always has resources ranging from common to rare. The backpack is also likely to have Batteries and Oxygen Tanks attached to it. Dynamite can also, and only be, found on the Backpack.