Recycled Cargo Pods

by NOiZE

Dropping cargo from space to planets now require Cargo Pods which can be assembled, repaired and reused. Also your rocket will need a cargo pod.

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2.0 - 2.1
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Changelog

Version: 1.1.0
Date: 2026-07-12
  Features:
    - Added setting "Platform-to-platform transfers make cargo pod used" (default: disabled)
  Changes:
    - Cargo pods delivered directly between two space platforms now return as a fresh, ready-to-use cargo pod instead of a used one, since no atmospheric drop/repack takes place. Deliveries to a planet are unaffected. Enable the new setting to restore the old behavior.
Version: 1.0.0
Date: 2026-06-27
  Features:
    - Updated for Factorio 2.1
Version: 0.6.1
Date: 2026-01-27
  Bugfixes:
    - Fixed that spoilage rate is not reset when cargo drop is rejected.
Version: 0.6.0
Date: 2025-11-20
  Changes:
    - Cargo pods are now only required for airdrops from space platforms, not for rocket launches
    - Removed all rocket recipe modifications for maximum compatibility
    - Now compatible with any mod that modifies rocket launching mechanics
  Info:
    - This is a major compatibility update based on community feedback
    - Existing saves will continue to work, but rocket recipes will revert to vanilla/other mods
Version: 0.5.6
Date: 2025-10-18
  Bugfixes:
    - Fixed rocket-part recipe not being unlocked when both PlanetsLib and external-rocket-parts are active.
Version: 0.5.5
Date: 2025-10-18
  Bugfixes:
    - Fixed minimum drop stack size not working correctly when set to 1.
Version: 0.5.4
Date: 2025-09-29
  Bugfixes:
    - Fixed that normal rockets were unresearchable in some cases.
Version: 0.5.3
Date: 2025-08-19
  Bugfixes:
    - Fixed compatibility issues when PlanetsLib and External Rocket Parts are installed.
  Changes:
    - Removed custom recycling recipe, it is not needed.
    - Improved ordering of used and new cargo pod items in inventory.
Version: 0.5.2
Date: 2025-08-16
  Info:
    - Initial Release