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Exploring space and the unknown inNo Man’s Skyis fun until you need something specific. The galaxy is a big place, and there are countless systems and planets for players to travel to and explore. Luckily, you may get Navigation Data that can help you chart a course exactly where you need to go, as long as you know how to find it and use it.
This guide will tell you everything you need to know about how to get Navigation Data inNo Man’s Skyand what it’s used for.
How to Get Navigation Data in No Man’s Sky
The easiest way to get Navigation Data inNo Man’s Skyis bycollecting Encrypted Navigation Data on space stations. The Encrypted Navigation Datalooks like a glowing blue or orange box, and there are a few of them lying around on every space station. Visit multiple stations asyou explore the galaxyand then jump from one to another using the Teleporter to quickly collect Navigation Data.
Encrypted Navigation Data can sometimes drop Nanites instead of Navigation Data.
Navigation Data can also drop randomlyfrom crates and boxes around different structuresinNo Man’s Sky. Oftentimes, a point of interest, like depots and shelters, have at least a few green, red, and white boxes stacked. Loot these boxes, and you may get Navigation Data from them. These boxes can also appear on their own as you explorethe planet.
How to Use Navigation Data in No Man’s Sky
Navigation Data is used tobuy Planetary Charts from Cartographerson space stations. These maps can lead you to various points of interest in the system and are great if you’re looking for something specific, like a crashed ship,a portal, or a Transmission Tower.
Here are all the Planetary Charts that you can buy inNo Man’s Skyand what you can find with them:
