How to Get Navigation Data

How to Get Navigation Data

No Man's Sky: How to Get Navigation Data

Navigation Data is used to purchase maps at Space Stations in No Man's Sky. Finding it can be a little tricky if you don't know where to look, but there are a couple of sure fire places to check. We've outlined where to find Navigation Data in this guide. We'll also take a look at its main uses and the fastest ways to farm it.

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No Man's Sky: How to Get Navigation Data

There are a few ways to get Navigation Data. Two of them involve being at planet level, and one can be found inside Space Stations. Here's what you need to know.

  • Ancient Data Structures
  • Red Barrell Containers found at Cargo Drops
  • Encrypted Data on Space Stations

Ancient Data Structures

The most direct way to get Navigation Data is to locate Ancient Data Structures. These can be found by using your Analysis Visor to look for yellow star icons. We've shown this in the screenshot below:

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