I hit the Corvette’s outer hull and heard the hollow thunk that tells you something’s missing. Space junk latched to my Corvette like wet laundry on a gale, and I realized those floating scraps were optional loot — if I had the right gear. You can walk into that same moment and walk out richer, if you know where to press.
I’ve spent hours testing the Cosmos update so you don’t have to. I’ll show you which Corvette modules matter, how station parts work, and where the real risk-reward lives.
How to get new Corvette part in No Man’s Sky Cosmos update
A patch of missing plating on my Corvette’s bay told me I needed more than cosmetic tinkering.
First rule: you must own a Corvette-class starship. Once you do, approach your ship and open its customization menu. That menu lists purchasable modules and upgrades you can fit directly to the Corvette.
The headline new Corvette module is the Tractor Beam. It lets your Corvette latch onto debris, salvage derelict components, and pull in asteroids or broken hull pieces for valuable materials. That makes salvage a passive income stream — but damaged wreckage can explode, jam your systems, or trigger hostile spawns. Treat every haul like a gamble; the payoff is real, but so is the downside.
How do I get new Corvette parts in the Cosmos update?
Step-by-step:
- Acquire a Corvette-class ship (found in space encounters, sold by vendors, or claimed through missions and events).
- Dock or stand near your Corvette and open the customization menu.
- Browse the available modules, check their material and unit costs, and purchase the ones you want.
- Install modules (like the Tractor Beam) and test in low-risk sectors before mopping up high-value salvage.
Want community-tested loadouts? Check Hello Games’ patch notes, then head to the No Man’s Sky subreddit or official Discord for realtime builds and tips.
How to get Space Station parts in No Man’s Sky
I watched a freshly claimed station drift past like a rented apartment block, every bay a blank canvas for someone’s aesthetic and profit plan.
The Cosmos update added the ability to claim Space Stations. When you find a station marked as available, you can claim ownership if you meet the in-game requirements (typically involving reputation or specific mission steps). Once it’s yours, the station becomes a custom object you can decorate and configure.
With ownership comes the Exterior Decoration tool. It exposes modular pieces you can buy and attach to the station’s hull. Every piece lists a material cost: collect or purchase those resources, then place the module where the editor allows. The same rules that govern base building apply to station interiors — your base modules, furniture, and tech can be used inside the station.
How do I claim and equip a Space Station with parts?
Quick guide:
- Scout systems for stations flagged as available to claim.
- Approach the station, interact with the ownership terminal, and follow the claim procedure. You may need to meet standing or resource requirements.
- Open the station’s exterior decoration menu to purchase and place modules; materials are consumed on placement.
- Use base-building modules inside the station to outfit interiors: traders, lounges, storage, or aesthetic displays.
For inspiration and modular blueprints, scan posts on Steam discussions, the No Man’s Sky subreddit, and community Discord servers — builders often share catalogues and exact resource counts.
There’s reward in design and risk in greed: will you kit your Corvette as a salvage rig, or turn your station into a trade hub — and who will benefit most from your choices?