How to Add Technology Slots to Starship NMS 2026

No Man's Sky's 2026 updates make customizing starships easier than ever. Adding technology slots to starship NMS boosts inventory for S-class explorers. This step-by-step guide covers inventory management, nanites costs, and optimal builds for interstellar travel.

Step 1: Acquire a Starship

Buy or claim an abandoned one with base 20-48 slots.

  • 1. Visit space stations
  • 2. Scout planets for crashes
  • 3. Trade for better hull

Step 2: Access Inventory Menu

Land, open ship interface, select Technology tab.

  • 1. Hold interact key
  • 2. Choose expand option
  • 3. Confirm nanite cost

Step 3: Install Slot Expander

Costs 10K-50K nanites per slot; max 120 total.

  • 1. Farm nanites from tech
  • 2. Prioritize cargo first
  • 3. Repeat for tech

Step 4: Optimal Tech Loadouts

Fill with hyperdrives, weapons, scanners.

  • 1. Economy Scanner: Profits soar
  • 2. Conflict Scanner: Freighter battles
  • 3. S-Class modules only

Step 5: Multi-Ship Strategy

Swap ships to bypass per-ship limits.

  • 1. Fleet of 12 max
  • 2. Freighter bonuses
  • 3. Reforge for slots

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