NewWe rebuilt the site for speed, usability and accessibility. See what changed, and tell us if anything looks off.
Launch Thruster
- Vertical Take-off System
Blueprint 1 Nanites
Launch Thruster is a technology item in No Man's Sky. To craft it, combine Pure Ferrite x100, Di-hydrogen Jelly x1.
Craft it
Calculate
Craft 1: 100 Pure Ferrite + 1 Di-hydrogen Jelly. The tree below shows every part.
How to get Launch Thruster
- Research the blueprint: Starship Upgrades or Starship Upgrades (Utopia) › Craftable Upgrade Blueprints, 1 Nanites after Pulse Engine
How to craft Launch Thruster
Open a part to see its recipe
Raw materials2 items, 140 in total
Stats
- Launcher
- 0% => 0%
- Launcher Take Off Cost
- 50 => 50
About
Vital launch and landing gear system.
User is advised that specialised, Deuterium-derived fuel is required to recharge thruster. Launch procedures require sufficient fuel levels before activation.
Hold THRUST to take off from planet. Hold BOOST to initiate in-flight speed boost.
Details
- Rarity
- Always
- Data updated
- 2026-10-28
Frequently asked questions
To craft Launch Thruster, you need Pure Ferrite x100, Di-hydrogen Jelly x1. Use the Crafting Menu to combine them.
You need: Pure Ferrite x100, Di-hydrogen Jelly x1.




