Asteroid Mining
🟢 Updated this month🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.0% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #2 of 1049 content mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Allows sending rockets into space to mine for asteroid bits, which can be refined into raw materials for infinite ores. Includes all 5 vanilla ores, plus Bob's Ores and Angel's support. Now with partial Krastorio 2 support. Advanced Mode (in beta) allows generating resource patches for mining using gathered materials, with rates based on the ore generation settings of the surface. Support for multiple surfaces is included, along with Space Exploration support.
Asteroid Mining lets you launch rockets to mine asteroid bits, which refine into infinite ores. It supports all 5 vanilla ores, Bob's Ores, Angel's, and partial Krastorio 2. An Advanced Mode (beta) generates resource patches for mining. Despite zero endorsements, it has over 21,000 downloads, indicating community interest.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Infinite ore potential means you'll never worry about patch depletion again.
- Covers vanilla plus major overhaul mods like Bob's and Angel's, so it fits into complex playthroughs.
- Over 21k downloads despite zero endorsements—clearly people are using it.
⚠️ Cons
- Zero endorsements might signal bugs or balance issues that haven't been vetted.
- Advanced Mode is still in beta, so expect rough edges and possible save-breaking changes.
- Partial Krastorio 2 support means some features may not work fully with that mod.
This is for Factorio players who want a late-game solution to resource scarcity, especially those running Bob's, Angel's, or Krastorio 2. If you're tired of expanding to new ore patches, this mod offers a space-based alternative. Casual players might find it overkill, but it's a must-try for megabase builders.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Start with vanilla ores first to get the hang of the rocket mining loop before adding Bob's or Angel's complexity.
- In Advanced Mode, keep an eye on the generated resource patches—they might spawn in awkward locations, so scout before committing.
- Since Krastorio 2 support is partial, test with a separate save before adding it to your main K2 playthrough.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Factorio Mods
- Author
- Silari
- Version
- 2.1.2
- Downloads
- 21,635
- Endorsements
- 0
- Category
- content
- Updated
- 9/7/2026
- Tags
- content
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