Where to Mine with the Prospector in Star Citizen 2026

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the Prospector mines the large, mineral-rich rocks in the asteroid belts.

The most profitable areas are Yela, I'Aaron Halo and those pathetic moons like Lyria.

This guide covers everything you need to know to choose your spot for blasting in Star Citizen, currently in the alpha.

The Prospector in flight in Star Citizen, ready for a mining session ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

the Prospector in Star Citizen : the ship for industrial-scale mining

the Prospector is the ship of solo mining par excellence in Star Citizen. With its cargo hold of 32 SCU and its large cutting head S1, you can mine on an industrial scale, without a co-pilot.

It is designed exclusively for the space mining in asteroid belts: for the surfaces of moons or planets, it is the ROC that you should use.

Each module you equip provides bonuses or penalties. Depending on your choice, you can earn:

A excess energy to break it faster; ;
A greater stability of the deposit; ;
A larger loading window, which is more error-tolerant.

Once a deposit is fractured, it breaks into several pieces. Some will be useful to you, others won't. Analyze them to find out what resources they contain, and prioritize collecting the richest pieces.

As long as a fragment retains its outline orange, you have to refracture it. As soon as it goes to the violet, you can suck them up one by one to fill your hold. It’s this attention to detail that makes the difference between a profitable session and a waste of time when you’re just starting out in the business of prospector.

What to do with the harvest in Star Citizen ?

With the Prospector, you collect far more fragments and resources than you would through mining FPS by hand or with the ROC. Once your cargo hold is full, you have two options:

Sell at cost : Head to the nearest sales point to sell your cargo quickly, then get back to mining.
Refine first : You drop off the ore at a refinery, which can earn you up to twice the price for resale.

Be careful with unstable minerals such as Quantainium : You have to deliver it quickly, or it might explode in your cargo hold.

The more round trips you make, the more you accumulate credits (aUEC) to reinvest in your vessel or your equipment.

Please note that these values may change with each update of the alpha.

Where to mine with the Prospector in Star Citizen ?

the Prospector is perfect for large rock deposits in the asteroid belts. For small veins on the ground or in caves, you'll need to go through the ROC or manual mining.

In the world of Star Citizen, a few areas stand out for the prospector :

The asteroid belt of Yela : one of the main sources of Quantainium, a highly profitable but unstable mineral.
Aaron Halo : a dense asteroid belt ideal for mining, but navigation there is risky.
Lyria (moon of’ArcCorp) : from the Quantainium Available in small quantities; generally best suited for experienced players given the volatility of the ore.

Once you're in the area, activate the mining mode and use the ship's scanner to locate high-value rocks. Always check the composition before fracturing: a poor deposit wastes your time and hydrogen.

Mining in the asteroid belts also has an often-overlooked advantage: without gravity, your Hydrogen consumption is reduced and you can mine at your own pace. The Prospector It operates completely independently, making it an excellent choice for making progress on your own.

Strengths and weaknesses of the Prospector in Star Citizen

Before you get started, here's what you need to know about the strengths and limitations of the Prospector.

Highlights

A a solid source of income and consistent once you've mastered the sales cycles.
A system of mineral filtration integrated to optimize the extracted ores.
Regarding the removable containers, which are convenient for quickly transferring your cargo.
An activity without a fight : You can mine in peace without looking for a fight.
A ship lightweight and easy to handle, perfect for getting started in the field of prospector.

Weak points

First we must to acquire it : is approximately 155 $ with real money at robertsspaceindustries.com (prices are subject to change), or a generous amount of aUEC directly in the game.
A low protection : Few shields and light armor against pirates.
A limited autonomy in terms of fuel consumption—something to keep an eye on during long sessions.
Reserved for space mining in the asteroid belt : For the surfaces of moons or caves, you'll need the ROC or manual mining.