Is it important to launch a hab/satellite on earth orbit?

[DummyDog]

Is it good for earth defense from aliens?

[Wakuseino]

Probably the most important aspect of a hab/satellite in Earth orbit is having a place to put a Space Dock, since you kind of need those to build a fleet. Other than that, I personally mostly end up using satellites for the research bonuses.

[Galroche]

It's good, but NOT too early. first you want a mining base, to reduce the boost cost of futur space building (by not having to ship them from earth but directly built in space). launching hab as soon as available will cripple your boost income due to upkeep for resources and slow you down.

once you feel you are good in term of space resources (water,fire,metal,rare metal) you can start hab in earth orbit, though IMO they are worthless for defense by themself compared to a fleet, you don't want to piss off the alien too early, and by the time you do, you want to have a fleet

[KFC-AI]

Originally posted by Galroche:

It's good, but NOT too early. first you want a mining base, to reduce the boost cost of futur space building (by not having to ship them from earth but directly built in space). launching hab as soon as available will cripple your boost income due to upkeep for resources and slow you down.

once you feel you are good in term of space resources (water,fire,metal,rare metal) you can start hab in earth orbit, though IMO they are worthless for defense by themself compared to a fleet, you don't want to piss off the alien too early, and by the time you do, you want to have a fleet

So what is the first space boost item to built ? Thank you.

[Veniczar B. Fontana]

Originally posted by KFC-AI:

Originally posted by Galroche:

It's good, but NOT too early. first you want a mining base, to reduce the boost cost of futur space building (by not having to ship them from earth but directly built in space). launching hab as soon as available will cripple your boost income due to upkeep for resources and slow you down.

once you feel you are good in term of space resources (water,fire,metal,rare metal) you can start hab in earth orbit, though IMO they are worthless for defense by themself compared to a fleet, you don't want to piss off the alien too early, and by the time you do, you want to have a fleet

So what is the first space boost item to built ? Thank you.

For me it should be a mining station on Luna to gather quickly water and other building material. Water is your main propellant for ships so should be a top priority IMHO.

[KFC-AI]

Originally posted by Veniczar B. Fontana:

Originally posted by KFC-AI:

So what is the first space boost item to built ? Thank you.

For me it should be a mining station on Luna to gather quickly water and other building material. Water is your main propellant for ships so should be a top priority IMHO.

Thanks !