Ever wanted to leave the Overworld behind and launch yourself into orbit? Galacticraft Mod makes that possible by adding a full space exploration experience to Minecraft — complete with buildable rockets, planetary travel, and cooperative space stations. You can visit the Moon, Mars, and the Asteroids across four new dimensions, each with unique terrain, dungeons, and challenges that reward preparation and resource management.
Key Features
- Multi-planet exploration — Travel to the Moon, Mars, and Asteroids, each designed as a fully explorable dimension with distinct environments and gravity mechanics.
- Tiered rocket system — Build three tiers of rockets using the NASA Workbench. Tier 1 reaches the Moon and Space Station, Tier 2 unlocks Mars, and Tier 3 grants access to the Asteroids.
- Custom spaceship crafting — Design and customize your own rocket, then fuel it with oil-refined resources before launch.
- Space stations & multiplayer — Build orbital space stations and explore the solar system together with friends via full SMP support.
- Dungeons & new mobs — Each destination features unique dungeon encounters and hostile mobs that keep exploration dangerous.
- Extensive new content — Adds a wide range of blocks, items, and crafting recipes tailored to the space theme.
- Modder-friendly API — Developers can use the built-in API to add entirely new solar systems, galaxies, and planetary content.
- Multiple language support — Accessible to players across different language communities.
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How to Install
- Download and install Minecraft Forge for your Minecraft version (1.12.2 or 1.11.2).
- Download MicdoodleCore and the Galacticraft Mod files from the link below.
- Place both
.jarfiles into your.minecraft/modsfolder. - Launch Minecraft with the Forge profile and verify the mod loads on the title screen.
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Mod Loader | Forge |
| Dependencies | MicdoodleCore (required), Galacticraft Planets Mod (optional) |
| Minecraft Version | 1.12.2, 1.11.2 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Massive content addition with multiple planets and dimensions to explore
- Tiered progression system gives long-term goals beyond initial space travel
- Full multiplayer support lets you build space stations cooperatively
- Open API encourages community-made expansions and add-on planets
Cons
- Requires MicdoodleCore as a mandatory dependency
- Only available for older Minecraft versions (1.12.2 and below)
- Resource gathering for rockets and fuel can be time-consuming for new players
Download
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FAQ
How do you get to the Moon in Galacticraft?
You need to build a Tier 1 rocket using the NASA Workbench, then fuel it with refined oil. Once launched, the Tier 1 rocket gives you access to the Moon, the Overworld, and your Space Station.
Can you play Galacticraft with friends on a server?
Yes, Galacticraft has full SMP support. You and your friends can explore planets together, build shared space stations, and tackle dungeons as a group.
What mods are required to run Galacticraft?
You need Minecraft Forge and MicdoodleCore installed as mandatory dependencies. Galacticraft Planets Mod is optional and adds additional planetary content.
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