This reference describes how stock technology research connects Science points, prerequisites, game modes, and parts available in the Editor. It also covers selected equipment and parts named in the technology tree, including experiment units, antennas, engines, propulsion, scanning equipment, processing, and electrical components. The Science mode tutorial gives additional detail on Mystery Goo observations, Science Jr. use on multi-biome trips, data transmission, and stack decouplers. Sandbox begins with all parts and technology unlocked, so its progression differs from research modes. The tree source labels its coverage as version 1.0.4; the tutorial is marked as needing an update. The sources do not establish full specifications or comparative effectiveness.
A source-bounded reference to stock research progression and selected parts listed in the technology tree, plus tutorial-described Science mode equipment and staging. The tree passage labels its coverage as of version 1.0.4. Full specifications and comparative performance for the parts are not established.
The technology tree passage is explicitly labeled as of version 1.0.4; later changes are not established here.
The tree and tutorial support descriptive records but do not provide full specifications or comparative performance for the selected parts.
The sources do not establish whether the Steam copy includes either expansion; expansion-specific parts and systems are excluded.
The Science mode tutorial is marked as needing an update and is used only for mechanics stated in its passage.
Explanations prepared with GPT-6 Luna and checked against the linked references. These are source-reviewed guides. They do not establish independently tested optimal builds or exact upgrade budgets. How coverage works.
