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The Asp Explorer from Elite Dangerous, a wedge-shaped blue ship on a dark hangar floor.
Multi-role / Elite Dangerous

Asp Explorer

BY Lakon Spaceways ↗

A medium multi-crew ship with a long jump range and a wide cockpit canopy.

Crew
1 + 1 multi-crew seat
Length
56.4 m
Role
Multi-role
Class
Medium
SHIP SPECIFICATIONS ↓

MISSION PROFILE

Long jumps, wide canopy.

Frontier says Lakon Spaceways often markets the Asp Explorer to pilots looking for a first multi-crew ship. Its store page credits the high jump range and the wide, unobstructed cockpit canopy for the ship's popularity with explorers.

The page adds that the ship also works for traders and combat pilots. It is listed for medium landing pads.

BEST FOR
Explorers, and pilots who want one ship for trading and combat as well.
TRADEOFF
Frontier lists 38 T of cargo and no fighter bay.

Technical manifest

Top speed
254 m/s
Boost speed
345 m/s
Manoeuvrability
4 / 10
FSD range, laden
12.12 LY
FSD range, unladen
14.10 LY
Shields
152
Armour
378
Mass
280 T
Cargo capacity
38 T
Fighter bay
None
Landing pad
Medium
Dimensions (L × W × H)
56.4 × 51.3 × 19.7 m
Elite Dangerous Gamestore, checked 2026-11-06 ↗

Ship images and specifications are from Frontier Developments. Elite Dangerous and the ships shown are the property of Frontier Developments. Orbital Controls is not affiliated with or endorsed by Frontier.