Astroneer: All Missions In Order

Astroneer is a sandbox adventure game that’s been around since December 2016. However, it was fully released in December 2019, 3 years later. You, the player, are in charge of colonizing planets and creating structures while collecting resources to create said structures. You are basically in charge of bringing civilization unto these previously uninhabited planets, and that’s a lot to do. To add more to your plate, the game features a lot of missions. Some main missions, other side missions. If you’re confused about which missions follow the story and which are optional, follow this guide with all missions in order.

All Missions In Order – Astroneer 

First off, we’ll start with the main missions you will be doing in order to complete the story of the game.

Main Missions are the missions that advance the game and story.

Missions	Descriptions
Planetfall	Survive the landing on Sylva
Astroneering Bas(e)ics	Retrieve Starting Gear from Landing Pad
Breathing Space	Tether can be placed to extend oxygen access
Resourcing	Use the Terrain Tool to gather resources as you excavate
Landfilling	Canisters can store soil for terrain filling and flattening
Re-Tooling	Upgrade to dig deeper, faster, and better
Printing Up	Printers are used to mage larger and more complex modules
Smelteringly Hot	Minerals are often found underground or in rocky areas, and can be refined using a smelter
Powerful Problems	Generate enough power to sustain your projects
For Science	Research Chambers deconstruct objects to generate a steady stream of Bytes
Forward Progress	Make a Home away from Home
Safe as Houses	Find Shelter no matter where you land
Battery Backup	Batteries store power and help keep production going
Eyes on Lithium	Crafting larger batteries will require Lithium from Vesania or Novus
Medium Battery	Charge forward toward power mastery
High Tech Spec	Get more done with this reliable generator
Movin’ & Haulin’	Tractors and trailers are good for transporting items and resources
Materials Matters	Use the Chemistry Lab to mix new materials
From Thin Air	Expand your resource collection using the Atmospheric Condenser
Composite Perfection	Craft this Composite Resource to show your production mastery
Unearthed	Extractors automatically dig up resource nuggets
Arm Yourself	Automate some of your work
To Parts Unknown	Explore other planets to locate new resources
Fuel for Thought	Produce a resource to fuel further exploration
Talking Tungsten	Journey to Desolo or Calidor to locate Wolframite
Take a Byte	Bytes are used to unlock Schematics via the Catalog
Here We Go A Sampling	Research samples appear naturally on flora and rock formations
Master of Unboxing	Seek out and unlock EXO Dynamics Research Aid units
Relocation Package	Packagers can be used to condense items into crates that are easier to transport
Advanced Explorer Kit	Prepare yourself for every situation
Unlocked Potential	Unlock your potential for adventure
Shred, Scrap, Trade	Shredders produce Scrap nuggets which can be used to trade for other resources via Trade Platforms
Stuffed Storage	Storage can be used to hold your resources
Lights in the Distance	Locate one of the strange structures emitting a pillar of light
Well, That’s Weird	Find a way to power the strange structure
A Core Concept	Dig deep, find the planet core, and figure out how to turn it on
Multi-Core Processing	On every planet, activate at least one Gateway Chamber and the Core
There’s Something Out There	Visit the Unidentified Satellite that has been revealed in the solar system
Through the Looking Glass	Place the Geometric Triptych from each planet on the Unidentified Satellite
Cracking Caches	Use your Compass to locate an EXO Cache and explore it with Dynamite

Wanderer Missions are missions that require you to collect Historical Probes. Completing all missions rewards the player with the Wanderer Suit and the Wanderer’s Way achievement.

Missions	Descriptions
Echoes of the Past	Create a Probe Scanner
Chasing Signals	Activate the Probe Scanner to narrow in on the location of a Vintage Probe
Things to Remember	Explore the solar system for more signals from the past – each planet has a unique Probe
When and Where?	A visitor wants to take your picture

Jet Powered Missions are missions that the players have to complete to unlock the Hoverboard and VTOL, which makes travelling easier.

Missions	Descriptions
Prototype Recovery	Retrieve data from a busted EXO prototype vehicle – Codename: HVR
Tracing the Transmission	Find the MAT (Material Analysis Transmitter) and decode the data from EXO Chip
Electrical Engineering	Resources are needed for internal power and wiring evaluation
Ingredient Investigations	Prototype data decrypted: Crafting materials are needed for analysis
Onboarding	Send off the compiled data for a new Schematic
Vertical Thinking	Retrieve the test data of EXO prototype vehicle – Codename: Vert
Bootstrapping	Find the MAT (Material Analysis Transmitter) and decode the data from the EXO Chip
What The Thrust?	Gases are needed to determine proper fuel and thrust generation
Substance Selection	Prototype data decrypted: Crafting materials are needed for analysis
Further Refinement	Create higher quality ingredients for prototype consideration
Analysis Paralysis	Boost the MAT with more EXO Chips
Finished Product	Send off the compiled data for a new Schematic

Xenobiology Missions are missions you can complete to give the players buffs.

Missions	Descriptions
Bait & Switch	Samples of Sphalerite are needed to initiate local fauna examinations
Strange Object	Chronos Case File #)0%! Fate of the ESS//Please deploy at a safe distance from launchpad
A Breath of Fresh Air	The Xenobiology Lab wreck must be re-oxygenated for safety//Check the surrounding debris for a functioning Oxygenator
Jumper Cables	The wrecked Xenobiology Lab needs its internal power recharged//Find a working cable port on its structure
Know thy Galastropod	Use the Data Log attached to the Xenobiology Lab to learn more about the wreck
G. sylva: Shells	Retrieval of local Galastropod requires data//Find and scan its discarded shells in the forests of Sylva
G. sylva: Terrarium	Galastropod requires a mobile environment for adventure//Materials are needed for proper module creation
G. sylva: Recovery	Coax the Galastropod out of hiding and win its trust and companionship
G. sylva: Verification	The Xenobiology Lab requires a scan of G. sylva//Place Galastropod on input slot for analysis
Tracking Power	Provide more power to activate the tracking capability of the Xenobiology Lab to locate other Galastropods
Galastropod Care	Feed your Galastropod//Galastropod can eat any seed-favorite foods increase benefits received
G. desolo: Shells	A Galastropod has found its way to the barren moon//Find and scan its discarded shells in the craters of Desolo
G. desolo: Terrarium	Galastropod requires a space that is thrilling//Materials are needed for proper module creation
G. desolo: Recovery	Coax the Galastropod out of hiding and win its trust and companionship
G. calidor: Shells	The dry dunes of the arid world have attracted a Galastropod//Find and scan its discarded shells on blades of rock deep in the caverns of Calidor
G. calidor: Terrarium	Galastropod requires a robust containment area//Materials are needed for proper module creation
G. calidor: Recovery	Coax the Galastropod out of hiding and win its trust and companionship
G. calidor: Verification	The Xenobiology Lab requires scan of G. calidor//Place Galastropod on input slot for analysis
Wholesome Produce	Plant and harvest flora to provide food for Galastropod
Signal Boost	Boost the tracking capability of the Xenobiology Lab to locate more Galastropods
G. vesania: Shells	The wilds of an improbable world have called to a Galastropod//Find and scan its discarded shells hidden on the high hills of Versania
G. vesania: Terrarium	Galastropod requires a setting of suitable comfort//Materials are needed for proper module creation
G. vesania: Recovery	Coax the Galastropod out of hiding and win its trust and companionship
G. vesania: Verification	The Xenobiology Lab requires scan of G.vesania//Place Galastropod on input slot for analysis
G. novus: Shells	A Galastropod has ventured to this exotic moonlet//Scan its discarded shells found inside Crumbling Stones within the cavers of Novus
G. novus: Terrarium	Galastropod requires a locale of security//Materials are needed for proper module creation
G. novus: Recovery	Coax the Galastropod out of hiding and win its trust and companionship
G. novus: Verification	The Xenobiology Lab requires scan of G. novus//Place Galastropod on input slot for analysis
Overcharged	Further boost the tracking capability of the Xenobiology Lab in order to locate the remaining Galastropod
G. glacio: Shells	A Galastropod has been drawn to the frigid calm of the frozen world//Scan its discarded shells found by detonating Ice Chunks in the caverns of Glacio
G. glacio: Terrarium	Galastropod requires a locale of security//Materials are needed for proper module creation
G. glacio: Recovery	Coax the Galastropod out of hiding and win its trust and companionship
G. glacio: Verification	The Xenobiology Lab requires scan of G. glacio//Place Galatropod on input slot for analysis
G. atrox: Shells	The noxious planet has a curious appeal for a Galastropod//Scan its discarded shells that have been consumed by the Spewflowers of Atrox
G. atrox: Terrarium	Galastropod requires a locale of security//Materials are needed for proper module creation
G. atrox: Recovery	Coax the Galastropod out of hiding and win its trust and companionship
G. atrox: Verification	The Xenobiology Lab requires scan of G. atrox//Place the Galastropod on input slot for analysis
All Together Now	Send a transmission of Galastropod finding using the Xenobiology Lab’s built-in Sonic Array
Final Entry	An encrypted message has been recovered from the Xenobiology Lab

Rail Missions are missions that are played throughout the story of Conductor Bell and Doctor Stone. They will teach you how to use rail items with these weapons. Its essentially a tutorial for you.

Missions	Descriptions
Digging Deeper	Obtain Malachite samples for use in logistics evaluation
Snow Piercer	Please deploy on Glacio//Chronos Data File D#%() 0= Point-to-Point transit
Windup	Logistics Depot: Glacio requires alternate power source//Original generators destroyed when ERROR(=5$FS
Logistical Chip	Boost Logistics Depot: Glacio’s memory to reboot the shipping manifest
Back On Track	Access the Data Log attached to Logistics Depot: Glacio to request support for railway creation
Engine-uity	Vehicle License for rails authorized//Please drive safely
All Aboard	Construct and connect railway to Logistics Depot: Glacio//Rail Post Bundle required to create railway connections
Reinstation	Locations of value identified in Glacio biomes//Activate geocache download for Compass display
Site-ings	Site Pylons detected on surface and in caverns near identified valuables//Establish rail connection to Site Pylon for rapid transit
Better Freight Than Never	Collect and return Freight Modules from surface of Glacio//Compass will mark nearby Site Pylons as a guide
Cooler Runnings	Frozen Argon formations deep in Glacio caverns identified as valuable for processing and shipment//Compass will mark nearby Site Pylons as a guide
Rubberstamp	Freight retrieval successful//Conductor requires approval confirmation by authorized party
Curiouser and Curiouser	Chronos Data File R]=##%& Archaeo Assistive Supply//Please deploy on Calidor
Sunrise	Secondary power offline due to #!sav3them)% Replacement energy source required
Chipping IN	Boost Logistics Depot: Calidor’s memory to reboot the shipping manifest
Manifestation	Locations of value identified in Calidor caverns//Activate geocache download for Compass display
Pile On	Site Pylons detected within the caverns of Calidor//Establish rail connection to Site Pylon for rapid transit
Just The Facts	Locate unidentified Artifacts in Calidor caverns for evaluation//Compass will mark nearby Site Pylons as a guide
They Belong In a Museum	Obelisks identified deep within Calidor caverns//Detonate and retrieve contents to satiate curiosity//Compass will mark nearby Site Pylons as a guide
Logbook	Freight retrieval successful//Conductor requires approval confirmation by authorized party
Traveling Companion	Fabrication of unique transit unit possibly if materials can be located
Discovery Train	RUNTIME ERROR%stop analysis complete//Please consult Science Team Report
Central Processing	Chronos Data File Q%]]=(# Transit Restock//Please retrieve from Landing Pad and deploy on Sylva
Day & Night	Flexible backup power sources desired//Variable energy production options requested
Dip Some Chips	Boost Logistics Depot: Sylva’s memory to reboot the shipping manifest
Un-arailable	Access the Data Log attached to the Logistics Depot: Sylva to request support for//%#Elysium
Mystery Shrooms	Large fungal growths identified deep within Sylva cavern system//Desired for ERRORCODE 325
Singular Substance	Retrieve Astronium from deepest levels of Sylva caverns for FAILSAFE INITIATED//Valuable deposits revealed near planetary Core
Training Complete	Freight retrieval successful//Conductor requires approval confirmation by authorized party

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