Space Mining - Asteroids and Space Debris

⭐ ⭐ (305 endorsements) 📥 25,532 downloads 📌 v1.1a 📅 1/28/2024
⚪ Last updated 2024

By SenterPat · Environment

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 2/3/2024 📅 Created: 1/28/2024
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ SFSE — Starfield Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 Community Patch — Starfield Community Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #87 of 157 Environment mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Asteroids

  • []Expands the list of available resources, and changes the chances to be more based on the size of the asteroid. Smaller asteroids will only have a few (or none) resources, while the largest asteroids are almost guaranteed to have a sizeable mineral deposit.

    []Almost every resource can now be found when mining asteroids. Frozen asteroids can return frozen liquids, rock asteroids can return metals, and both types have a small chance to find trapped pockets of gas. Even unique resources can be found, although they can be rare.

    []To keep things interesting and worthwhile, asteroids will have a chance to spawn with additional loot at higher levels.

    []Asteroids that did not spawn loot, they were left like this, as they are mostly used in areas you aren't supposed to receive loot, such as the UC Vanguard Simulation test.

Debris Fields
  • []Most space debris can now be destroyed, and has a chance to yield resource scrap metals and scrap manufactured parts. Certain intact modules have fortified storage, with a higher chance of dropping loot and a very small chance to find a shipment of some sort; from weapons shipments, contraband shipments, large resource shipments, etc.

    []Unlike asteroids, all the areas use the same debris field pieces. Rather than replace them all and risk conflicts, I elected to leave them as is, meaning you may find loot in places you shouldn't be able to.

    Installation

    1. Use mod manager to install normally or manually extract the plugin to your mod directory

    2. Add "*SpaceMining.esm" without quotes to your plugins.txt

    Requirements

    Plugin.txt Enabler

    Compatibility

    -Will be incompatible with mods that do the same thing.

    Please report any issues to the bugs section.

    Show your support

    Endorse the mod, leave a nice comment, buy me a red bull, or upload a screenshot :D

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Space Mining enhances Starfield's asteroid mining by increasing mineral variety and yields from rock and ice asteroids. It also adds destruction data to debris fields with custom loot lists, allowing players to scavenge rare items. Ideal for explorers and scavengers seeking more rewarding space looting.

✨ Key Features

Increases the variety and amount of minerals found from mining rock and ice asteroids in space.
Adds destruction data to most debris fields.
Custom loot lists for each debris piece type, allowing chances to scavenge rare items.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 305 endorsements and over 25k downloads—clearly fills a niche.
  • Adds meaningful depth to space exploration by making asteroid mining and debris scavenging more rewarding.
  • Custom loot lists per debris type means every wreck could hold something unique.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in February 2024—might not be compatible with the latest Starfield patches.
  • Only affects asteroids and debris—if you're looking for broader environmental changes, this won't cover it.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Starfield players who love space exploration and want more loot from mining and scavenging. Perfect for those who enjoy the survival/crafting loop and want to make asteroid fields and debris more worthwhile. Skip if you prefer combat or story mods—this is purely about resource gathering.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check the mod's comments section for any compatibility notes with other space overhaul mods.
  • If you're using a mod manager, install it manually or via the manager—either works since it's just a plugin.
  • Test the mod in a new save or after a clean save to avoid conflicts with existing debris fields.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Starfield Mods
Author
SenterPat
Version
1.1a
Downloads
25,532
Endorsements
305
Category
Environment
Created
1/28/2024
Updated
2/3/2024

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