The Expedition is a feature that was first introduced as part of the update on Thu February 9, 2017[1].
The goal is to build science factories, equipment and prototypes to send them on expeditions. It is possible to complete simultaneously research missions.
Profitability
- The following table shows the profitability of each space vehicles launched.
- This profit is calculated from the basic guaranteed launch reward for each vehicles, and the costs consists of the part constructions and assembly. This profit does not include any forms of mission rewards.
- Short summary: Unlike space vehicles, the latest model of the particular type of the research vehicle line does not always returns the maximum profit. The RV-47 Research Vessel has the maximum return of 53% among all lines.
AP-16 Atmospheric Probe |
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Launch Reward: 40,000 Profit: 3,900 (10.8%) and 30 | ||||||||||
AP-28 Atmospheric Probe |
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Launch Reward: 75,000 Profit: 14,500 (23.97%) and 50 | ||||||||||
AP-33 Atmospheric Probe |
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Launch Reward: 95,000 Profit: 17,900 (23.22%) and 65 | ||||||||||
AP-41 Atmospheric Probe |
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Launch Reward: 100,000 Profit: 14,500 (16.96%) and 75 | ||||||||||
AP-59 Atmospheric Probe |
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Launch Reward: 130,000 Profit: 20,400 (18.61%) and 90 | ||||||||||
AP-66 Atmospheric Probe |
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Launch Reward: 150,000 Profit: 29,400 (24.38%) and 125 | ||||||||||
SM-14 Deep-Submergence Vehicle |
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Launch Reward: 90,000 Profit: 17,000 (23.29%) and 68 | ||||||||||
SM-26 Deep-Submergence Vehicle |
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Launch Reward: 190,000 Profit: 54,500 (40.22%) and 210 | ||||||||||
SM-34 Deep-Submergence Vehicle |
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Launch Reward: 350,000 Profit: 102,500 (41.41%) and 400 | ||||||||||
SM-45 Deep-Submergence Vehicle |
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Launch Reward: 400,000 Profit: 121,000 (43.37%) and 485 | ||||||||||
SM-54 Deep-Submergence Vehicle |
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Launch Reward: 500,000 Profit: 150,000 (42.86%) and 575 | ||||||||||
SM-69 Deep-Submergence Vehicle |
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Launch Reward: 650,000 Profit: 205,000 (46.07%) and 805 | ||||||||||
TBM-11 Drilling Machine |
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Launch Reward: 190,000 Profit: 33,500 (21.41%) and 130 | ||||||||||
TBM-23 Drilling Machine |
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Launch Reward: 250,000 Profit: 72,500 (40.85%) and 267 | ||||||||||
TBM-31 Drilling Machine |
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Launch Reward: 450,000 Profit: 124,000 (38.04%) and 480 | ||||||||||
TBM-45 Drilling Machine |
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Launch Reward: 500,000 Profit: 156,200 (45.43%) and 600 | ||||||||||
TBM-56 Drilling Machine |
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Launch Reward: 700,000 Profit: 205,000 (41.41%) and 795 | ||||||||||
TBM-68 Drilling Machine |
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Launch Reward: 800,000 Profit: 246,000 (44.4%) and 920 | ||||||||||
RV-10 Research Vessel |
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Launch Reward: 300,000 Profit: 63,000 (26.58%) and 165 | ||||||||||
RV-24 Research Vessel |
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Launch Reward: 450,000 Profit: 140,500 (45.4%) and 415 | ||||||||||
RV-32 Research Vessel |
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Launch Reward: 550,000 Profit: 166,500 (43.42%) and 565 | ||||||||||
RV-47 Research Vessel |
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Launch Reward: 650,000 Profit: 226,500 (53.48%) and 725 | ||||||||||
RV-55 Research Vessel |
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Launch Reward: 900,000 Profit: 292,000 (48.03%) and 980 | ||||||||||
RV-62 Research Vessel |
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Launch Reward: 950,000 Profit: 311,000 (48.67%) and 1,085 |
Buildings
Administration
Vehicles
Part Production Factories
Assembly Plants
- Atmospheric Probe Assembly Plant
- Deep-Submergence Vehicle Assembly Plant
- Drilling Machine Assembly Plant
- Research Vessel Assembly Plant
Launch Sites
- Atmospheric Probe Launchpad
- Deepwater Vehicle Submergence Center
- Launch Tunnel
- Research Vessel Terminal
Contests
Since Thu May 30, 2019 players can compete against 29 other player in research contests.
Achievements
Name | Image | Details | Reward | Reward | Extra | Congratulatory Text |
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Stratosphere Explorer | Launch 15 atmospheric probes | 500 | 50,000 | 1 | You launched 15 atmospheric probes and earned an achievement: Stratosphere Explorer. Be sure to tell your friends! | |
Underwater Expert | Launch 15 deep-submergence vehicles | 1,000 | 100,000 | 3 | You launched 15 deep-submergence vehicles and earned an achievement: Underwater Expert. Be sure to tell your friends! | |
Geological Exploration Specialist | Launch 15 drilling machines | 3,000 | 150,000 | 3 | You launched 15 drilling machines and earned an achievement: Geological Exploration Specialist. Be sure to tell your friends! | |
Ocean Explorer | Launch 15 research vessels | 4,000 | 200,000 | 5 | You launched 15 research vessels and earned an achievement: Ocean Explorer. Be sure to tell your friends! | |
Beginner Explorer | Complete 20 missions | 1,000 | 50,000 | 1 | You completed 20 research missions and earned a new achievement: Beginner Explorer. Be sure to tell your friends! | |
Research Mission Leader | Complete 40 missions | 2,000 | 100,000 | 2 | You completed 40 research missions and earned an achievement: Research Mission Leader. Be sure to tell your friends! | |
Outstanding Scientist | Complete 60 missions | 4,000 | 500,000 | 10 | You completed 60 research missions and earned a respectable achievement: Outstanding Scientist. Be sure to tell your friends! |
References
Expedition | ||
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Events | Exploring the Earth (Timed Quest) | |
Administration | Scientific Research Center (Research Missions) | |
Atmospheric Probe Equipment | Atmospheric Probes • Fuselage Plant • Research Equipment Plant • Atmospheric Probe Assembly Plant • Atmospheric Probe Launchpad | |
Deep-Submergence Vehicle Equipment | Deep-Submergence Vehicles • Nose Section Plant • Engine Plant • Tail Section Plant • Mechanical Arm Plant • Deep-Submergence Vehicle Assembly Plant • Deepwater Vehicle Submergence Center | |
Drilling Machine Equipment | Drilling Machines • Engine Plant • Loading Bucket Plant • Drillbit Plant • Track Gear Plant • Drilling Machine Assembly Plant • Launch Tunnel | |
Research Vessel Equipment | Research Vessels • Engine Plant • Propeller Plant • Bulkhead Plant • Nose Section Plant • Research Vessel Assembly Plant • Research Vessel Terminal | |
Contests | Research Contest I • II • III • IV • V • VI • VII • VIII • IX • X |