Your first priority in space is securing water and volatiles from the Moon to fuel further expansion to Mars, which provides the heavier metals needed for shipbuilding. Tech and Research Management
Focus global research on projects that unlock the solar system (like "Mission to Mars"). Use your private slots for projects that provide immediate councilor bonuses or space hab modules. Terra.Invicta.v0.3.35.Early.Access.zip
Build MC in every nation you control. You will need a significant amount of it to maintain your initial space stations and mining bases. Your first priority in space is securing water
In the first few months, increase your ADM skill to raise your Control Point (CP) cap. The most efficient way to do this is by acquiring organizations (Orgs) that provide ADM bonuses, as they are often cheaper and more immediate than relying solely on XP gains. Build MC in every nation you control
Use the Advice mission with a high-Science councilor to boost a nation's research output. If you control a major power like the US, run Welfare to reduce unrest and Knowledge to boost long-term research points. Transitioning to Space
Use the feature added in 0.3.35 to hide outdated ship components and finished projects, making it easier to manage the massive tech tree.
For a deeper look at navigating the complex UI and mastering the 100-hour-plus tutorial, check out this guide: