Ad Astra
by Terrarium
Ad Astra brings space travel to Minecraft, with rockets, planets to visit and the machines needed to survive there, on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge.
What it does
The mod spans two solar systems, each with its own surfaces and conditions, so players gather different resources and build different bases depending on where they land. Rocket travel between destinations is the central mechanic, supported by a rover for crossing rough ground between landing sites and bases.
Progression runs through technology. Standard processing machines and generators sit alongside oxygen generation and distribution, fuel refining and four rocket tiers. An in-game guidebook explains the steps, so players can follow the chain from first launch to running a self-sustaining base. Ad Astra requires Botarium, Common Storage Lib, Fabric API, Resourceful Config and Resourceful Lib, and Athena, Odyssey Allies and Odyssey Claims are optional. Client and server both need the mod, and its files target 1.18.2 – 1.21.1 with the custom license in place.
Key features
Two solar systems
Destinations span two solar systems, each with distinct surfaces to explore.
Four rocket tiers
Rockets come in four tiers, so each step up the progression opens travel to farther destinations.
Oxygen and fuel systems
Oxygen is generated and distributed to bases, and fuel is refined for rockets and vehicles.
Building blocks
More than 250 building blocks include planet-specific bricks and stones as well as space-themed pieces.
Rover vehicle
A rover lets players cross the rough alien terrain between landing sites and bases.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 4
Optional 3
Required by 53 mods
Use cases
Interplanetary travel
Players build rockets, refuel them and visit each destination in turn, returning with resources collected on the surface.
Self-sustaining bases
Oxygen generation, power and fuel refining let a player keep a base running on a remote body without returning to Earth.
Who it’s for: Players who want a long technology progression with space travel, and server owners who run multiplayer worlds that include planetary exploration.
How it compares
Beyond Earth is a Forge-only mod for 1.18.2 – 1.20.1 under a custom license that is not open source, and it also requires both sides. Gregicality Rocketry is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 or later, covers Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.19.2 – 1.21.1, and is built around GregTech machines. Creating Space is open source under the MIT License and runs on Forge and NeoForge for 1.19.2 – 1.21.1, while Mars Renaissance targets NeoForge only for 1.21.1 under All rights reserved.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ad Astra | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.18.2 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-09-13 |
| Beyond Earth (Forge) | Forge | 1.18.2 – 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2024-04-14 |
| Gregicality Rocketry | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.19.2 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-07-01 |
| Creating Space | Forge and NeoForge | 1.19.2 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-05-03 |
| Mars Renaissance | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-10-11 |
Questions
Which loaders does Ad Astra support?
Does Ad Astra have to be installed on the server?
Which Minecraft versions have files?
In the catalog
Ad Astra is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,201 Technology mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Ad Astra! (translation: "To the Stars!") is a space mod for Fabric and Forge with a focus on technology, travel and exploration. We've got everything you need to become an astronaut: rockets, space suits, space stations and machines. Why not take a stroll on the Moon? Build a self-sustaining bunker on Mars? Go mining…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/ad-astra
- Owner
- Terrarium
- Published
- 2022-06-19
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-13
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15