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Rocketry
Rockets are complex machines, made up of multiple components:
The amount of jet engines required to go to any planet/moon is dependent on the atmosphere and gravity of both your destination and the place you are launching from.
Fluid Tanks are used to store rocket fuel that is then burned by the jets. The fuel tanks and the jet engines do NOT have to be connected to work.
Rocket Fuels consist of: Hydrocarbons; a Tier 1 rocket fuel (+1 fuel) Methane; a Tier 2 rocket fuel (that is currently unobtainable) (+2 fuel) Hydrogen; a Tier 2 rocket fuel (+2 fuel) Liquid Hydrogen; a Tier 3 rocket fuel (+4 fuel)
Certain blocks can be used to increase a rocket's heat shielding value. These can be placed anywhere on the rocket and will still take effect. These blocks include: Any Iron Block : Tier 1 (+3 heat shielding) Any Martian Steel Block : Tier 2 (+8 heat shielding) Any Tungsten Block : Tier 3 (+20 heat shielding)
Rocket Stations control which planet/moon you are attempting to land on, as well as controlling when a Rocket is assembled/disassembled. The destination can be controlled by placing the appropriate Star Map in the station's inventory.
Rocket Controls determine when the Rocket takes off or slows down when landing. Be careful to click on these when landing and make sure you are actually controlling the rocket. If you hit the ground too hard, you can cause an unfortunately sized explosion.
The Interplanetary Navigator is a simple block that allows your rocket to travel between planets.
For the time being, seats are the only consistent way to ensure you and your passengers are safe when traveling. You may lose some people along the way if you don't have them seated.
Targeting computers are placed on Computer Racks and will slightly decrease the fuel cost, up to a limit of 40% off the fuel cost, or 160 computers.
If all components are placed on a rocket, and the cockpit is sealed shut, as well as everything being glued together, you should be good for takeoff. Happy travels!