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{{ShipInfobox
| image = Asp2Asp Explorer - Profile.jpgpng
| manufacturer = Lakon Spaceways
| yearsproduced = 3300-Present
| type = Multirole
| cost = 6,661,153
| insurance = 333,058
| factionreq =
| factionrank =
| expansionreq =
| landingpad = Medium
| dimensions = 56.5m x 51.3m x 19.7m
| seats = 2
| multicrew = Yes
| fighterhangar = No
| hullmass = 280
| masslock = 11
| armour = 378
| armourhardness = 52
| shields = 152
| heatcapacity = 272
| fuelcapacity = 32
| manoeuvrability = 4
| topspeed = 254
| maxtopspeed = 290
| boostspeed = 345
| manoeuvrabilitymaxboostspeed = 6395
| shields jumprange = 15214.10
| armour maxjumprange = 37838.19
| hullmass = 280
| cargocapacity = 38
| fuelcapacity maxcargocapacity = 32130
| jumprange = 13.12
| utility = 4
| small = 4
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| large =
| huge =
| size1 = 1
| size2 = 2
| size3 = 3
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| size7 =
| size8 =
| landingpadreservedic = Medium
|scooptimised=No}}
|dimensions = 56.5L - 51.3W 19.7H|type = Multipurpose|maxjumprange = 37.84}}
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The '''Asp Explorer''' is a medium [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Lakon Spaceways]]. Agile, well-armed for its size, and capable of achieving high jump ranges, the Asp Explorer is a popular and affordable multirole vessel seen in ports across the galaxy that has earned a solid reputation for both long-range missions and those requiring some discretion. It is a civilian version of the military-spec [[Asp Mk II]], which first saw service in 2878. After obtaining the model's manufacturing license, Lakon Spaceways marketed them heavily at customers looking for their first multi-crewed ships. The vessel has become a mainstay among [[explorer]]s due to its versatility in [[outfitting]] and an open, unobstructed [[Ship Canopy|cockpit canopy]] that allows for some dramatic views. Even with its emphasis on exploration, the Asp Explorer's multirole capabilities also allow it to serve as an effective freighter or bounty hunting ship.
 
==Overview==
The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' has a high jump range relative to other ships in the game and thus is quite good for use as an exploration ship. It has six weapon [[hardpoint]]s and has a good turning radius for its size which makes the Asp good for more than just exploration. The Asp can act as a heavy-duty bounty hunting vessel due to its superb weapon capacity and good manoeuvrability for its size. [[Pirate]]s can also use the Asp to great effect because of the ample cargo capacity, heavy armament, long jump range and large mass (allowing it to charge its own [[Frame Shift Drive]] with minimal mass disruption while also mass disrupting the frame shift drive of most [[ships]]). The Asp Explorer also features a copilot seat located directly under the player's seat, visible while outfitting the ship.
Although the Asp Explorer's name contains the word "Explorer", it is one of the most flexible ship models available in terms of outfitting potential, and an extremely popular choice for pilots who want to dabble in various activities. For a low-cost medium ship, it has a decent cargo capacity of 130 tonnes, surpassing the [[Type-6 Transporter]], and a surprisingly low hull mass for its size that allows it to achieve higher speeds than most dedicated [[Trader|trading]] vessels. With its six weapon [[hardpoint]]s, it can be built into a well-armed freighter or a pure fighter suitable for light or moderate [[combat]], but its combat ability is somewhat hampered by thinner armour and a prominent, damage-prone [[Ship Canopy|cockpit canopy]]. The Asp Explorer's best-known role is [[Explorer|exploration]], however, due to its considerable jump range, enough internal compartments to equip essential exploration modules, and the unobstructed views of the cosmos afforded by its canopy.
 
While the Asp Explorer packs a decent amount of firepower in the form of two Class 2 hardpoints and four Class 1 hardpoints, it lacks optimal heat dissipation, noticeably suffering in combat situations when equipped with thermal weaponry. This can also present difficulties during fuel scooping, especially when using a smaller [[Fuel Scoop]].
The main downside of this ship is the high initial purchase cost and high maintenance costs. Many roles that the Asp fills can be fulfilled with cheaper ships, though the Asp's performance is typically better than that of the less expensive option. An example would be pirating which can be done in a [[Cobra Mk. III|Cobra]] whose purchase cost is 6.3 million credits less, while still having a moderate cargo capacity and comparable weapon armament. Another example would be trading which can be done in a [[Type-6 Transporter]] that has nearly the same cargo capacity, and costs 5.6 million credits less. A further example would be bounty hunting which can be done better in a [[Vulture]] which is more manoeuvrable and has higher firepower, while costing 1.7 million credits less.
 
[[File:Convergence aspx.png|thumb|250px|ASP Explorer hardpoints convergence]]
The {{PAGENAME}} can be purchased at a 20% discount at Irkutsk station in the Alliance capital system of [[Alioth]].<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=122593 Discounted purchase price forum article]</ref>
The Asp Explorer's six weapon hardpoints are located as follows: 2 medium hardpoints on the dorsal surface, 2 small hardpoints on the ventral surface on both sides of the cockpit, and 2 small hardpoints located directly beneath the cockpit. Due to the shape of the ship and the hardpoint locations, the medium hardpoints and small hardpoints share a small field of fire directly ahead. Pilots should be aware that turreted weapons in both medium hardpoints will have firing arcs above the cockpit where the pilot can generally see the target and the turrets' line of fire. However, turrets in all four small hardpoints will have firing arcs below the cockpit, where the target will tend to be obscured from the pilot's vision by the flight console and the floor.
 
The primary pilot seat is located along the centerline of the ship on the bridge. A secondary pilot seat for [[Multicrew]] is located along the centerline of the ship below the bridge which is directly underneath the pilot's station. The Asp Explorer's [[Heat Vents]] are located on its central spine, in the area between its two fins.
The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: On each side of the cockpit, 1 medium hardpoint above the waterline and 1 small hardpoint below the waterline (total 2 medium, 2 small), and 2 small hardpoints located directly beneath the cockpit. Due to the shape of the ship and the hardpoint locations, the medium hardpoints and small hardpoints share a small field of fire (i.e mostly directly ahead). Pilots should be aware that Turrets in both Medium Hardpoints will have firing arcs above the cockpit where the pilot can generally see the target that the turrets are shooting at. However, turrets in all four Small Hardpoints will have firing arcs below the cockpit, where the target will tend to be obscured from the pilot's vision by the flight console and the floor.
 
==Purchase Locations==
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! System
! Station
! Date Seen
! Discount
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|Shinrarta Dezhra
|LHS 215
|Jameson Memorial
|Spring Gateway
|Always available
|Oct 7, 2015
|10% discount
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|<nowiki>-20:13:-10</nowiki>
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|Brestla
|Losin
|i Sola Prospect
|Wohler Landing
|Always available
|Sep 27, 2015
|20% surcharge
|15%
|<nowiki>-10:-30:-30</nowiki>
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|Akkadia
|10 Canum Venaticorum
|Calvin Lawrence
|HE Port
|2515 May,Oct 20152020
|15% discount
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|0:55:0
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|G 35-15
| 41 Gamma Serpentis
|Cugnot Terminal
| Kidman Settlement
|15 Oct 2020
| Feb 18, 2015
|15% discount
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|<nowiki>-10:26:30</nowiki>
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|Lalande 4268
|44 B Ophiuchi
|Lowry Ring
|Feustel Gateway
|July 15, 2015Oct 2020
|15% discount
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|0:8:90
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|Dinda
| Abrog
|Ravenclan's Astro Lab
| Thagard Ring
|15 Oct 2020
| Feb 07, 2015
|15% discount
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|<nowiki>-120:-43:10</nowiki>
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|Kokary
|Aasgananu
|Gidzenko Terminal
|Houssay Ring
|Jun15 24,Oct 20152020
| 15%
|<nowiki>-30:-63:-70</nowiki>
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| Aiabiko
| White Orbital
| Mar 13, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-80:1:-10</nowiki>
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|EQ Pegasi
| Alioth
|Merbold Ring
| Irkutsk
|15 Oct 2020
| 1.06
|20%
|<nowiki>-30:72:-20</nowiki>
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| Altair
| Solo Orbiter
| Jan 05, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-10:-3:20</nowiki>
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|Exioce
| Andhrimi
|Miller Terminal
| Yurchikhin
|15 Oct 2020
| Feb 28, 2015
|
|20:-55:20
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|Avalon
|Angurongo
|Noctilux
|Dahm Port
|May15 28,Oct 20152020
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|80:-160:40
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|LP 131-66
| Aphra
|Vasilyev Vision
| Beckman Terminal
|15 Oct 2020
| Feb 06, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-60:-5:70</nowiki>
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|LHS 2764A
|Arawere
|Low Orbital
|Korolyov Hub
|Oct15 4,Oct 20152020
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|<nowiki>-40:-102:30</nowiki>
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|Sungai
|Asgaa
|Willis Station
|Wheeler Horizons
|Apr25 20,Nov 20152020
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|<nowiki>-10:10:90</nowiki>
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| Atlantis
| Kimura
| Jan 03, 2015
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|70:-118:50
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| Ba Babal
| Caryanda Orbital
| Jan 8, 2015
|
|30:114:120
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|BD-22 3573
|Khayyam Orbital
|Apr 11, 2015
|
|70:75:70
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|Belarsuk
|Kurland Hub
|Mar 29, 2015
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|50:-21:40
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| Beta-1 Tucanae
| Adams Orbital
| Jan 03, 2015
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|70:-110:50
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| Beta Hydri
| Komovoy
| Jan 06, 2015
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|20:-16:20
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| Black Mausoleum
| Silves Dock
| Jan 06, 2015
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|Bragpurukab
|Zalyotin Hub
|Mar 22, 2015
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|20:-23:100
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|Brani
|Virtanen Hub
|July 15, 2015
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|60:-12:60
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|Bulgarlmadi
|Eggleton Terminal
|September 21, 2015
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|140:-109:50
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| Bunda
| Faraday Ring
| Dec 31, 2014
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|70:17:30
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|Candecama
|Horrocs Gateway
|Jul 30, 2015
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|60:-100:90
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| Cauani
| Hardy City
| Jan 2, 2015
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|<nowiki>-60:18:80</nowiki>
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|CD-72 190
|Phillips Terminal
|Oct 5, 2015
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|120:-114:50
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| Chapsugaibo
| Schlesinger City
| Gamma 1.05
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|50:-81:20
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| Chona
| Smoot Station
| Aug 17, 2015
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|110:-112:70
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| Diaguandri
| Ray Gateway
| Aug 22, 2015
|15%
|0:-63:-100
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| FK5 2550
| Vela Ring
| Gamma ?
|
|20:22:70
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| FK5 2550
| Wundt Gateway
| Gamma 1.05
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|20:22:70
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| Frigga
| Henson Ring
| Feb 07, 2015
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|130:-25:40
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| Gallemi
| Rabinowitz Vision
| Feb 14, 2015
|
|70:-263:0
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| GD 219
| McKee Ring
| Feb 23, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-40:0:50</nowiki>
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| Gliese 563.1
| Matteucci Ring
| Jul 23, 2015
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|<nowiki>-30:70:20</nowiki>
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|Gliese 868
|Bacon Port
|June 16, 2015
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|0:-39:20
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| [[Guy]]
| [[Mondeh Terminal]]
| 16th Jan, 2015
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|30:14:10
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| Heike
| Brunel City
| Gamma 2.03
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| Herthans
| Henry Vision
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| Ho Hsien
| Dutton Station
| Jan 2, 2015
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|Inarajajara
|Laval Terminal
|Sept 9, 2014
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| Jera
| Moore Dock
| Feb 15, 2015
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|Jonai
|Privylov Port
|May 26, 2015
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| Kamorin
| Godwin Vision
| ? 1.03
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|Khampti
|Wafa Hub
|May 25, 2015
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|Ki Laufey
|Fiennes Orbital
|July 20, 2015
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| Kokojina
| Ali Ring
| Feb 12, 2015
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|Koira
|Ahern Installation
|July 20, 2015
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| Kugay
| Shepherd Dock
| ? 1.03
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| Kumata
| Vishweswarayya Enterprise
| Jan 1, 2015
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| Kurmodiae
| Virchow Dock
| Jul 23, 2015
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| LFT 926
| Meredith City
| Dec 31, 2014
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|LFT 1300
|Virchow Dock
|Mar 20, 2015
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| LHS 2764A
| Low Orbital
| Gamma 2.0
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| LHS 3447
| Dalton Gateway
| Jan 19, 2015
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| LHS 3505
| Olivas City
| Apr 16, 2015
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| LHS 3564
| Froude Enterprise
| 24/05/15
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| LP 908-11
| So-Yeon City
| Dec 29, 2014
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| LTT 377
| Zoline Port
| Jan 03, 2015
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|LTT 7548
|Boltzmann Station
|Oct 8, 2015
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| Lwen
| Oliver Enterprise
| Jan 2, 2015
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|Malarhones
|Kurtz Dock
|Mar 29, 2015
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| Bowsersox Enterprise
| Dec 31, 2014
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| Judson Station
| May 27, 2015
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|Rhea
|Ito Orbital
|Jul 21, 2015
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| Bursch Enterprise
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| Sanuma
| Dunyach Orbital
| Jan 10, 2015
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|Seleru Bao
|Leinster Ring
|Sep 21, 2015
|15%
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|Siddha
|Meuron Station
|Apr 16, 2015
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|Tiolce
|Gordom Terminal
|Apr 13, 2015
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|July 26, 2015
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| Brooks Terminal
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| Hoard Orbital
| Feb 19, 2015
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| Moisuc Dock
| Gamma 1.05
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| Littlewood Terminal
| Jan 11, 2015
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|Dana terminal
|June 24, 2015
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|Aug 16, 2015
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|Naddoddur Terminal
|Apr 12, 2015
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| Ridley Scott
| Jan 3, 2015
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| Jenner Hub
| Jan 9, 2015
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{{main|Outfitting}}
 
All ships are highly customizablecustomisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the {{PAGENAME}}Asp Explorer.
 
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| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
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| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
| --
| --
| 1
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| rowspan="2" | [[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
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| [[Fuel Tank]] [x32] || C || 5 || 5
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| rowspan="79" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x32] || E || 5 || 6
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| [[Cargo Rack]] [x2] || E || 1 || 2
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| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]]''Empty'' || E-- || 1-- || 2
|-
| [[Supercruise Assist]] || E || 1 || 1
|-
| (PAS) || I || 1 || 1
|}
*''(L) = Loaned Module''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''(PAS) = Reserved solely for the [[Planetary Approach Suite]] or [[Advanced Planetary Approach Suite]]''
*''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''
 
==Notes==
*The Asp Explorer was first revealed for ''Elite Dangerous'' in Newsletter #6.<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=94dad3b09c Newsletter #6]</ref> It was first added to the game in beta version 2.0 on 30 September 2014.
 
==Trivia==
*As of 16 December 2019, the Asp Explorer was one of the three most popular ships in ''Elite Dangerous'', the other two being the [[Cobra Mk III]] and the [[Python]].<ref name="5th">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/celebrating-5-years-of-elite-dangerous.533151/ Frontier Forums: Celebrating 5 years of Elite Dangerous!]</ref>
* First revealed in Newsletter #6.<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=94dad3b09c Newsletter #6]</ref>
 
* Released with Beta 2.0 on 9/30/14.
==Videos==
* Starting Cargo capacity has been lowered from 70 in Beta to 38 in Gamma.
<gallery>
File:Meet The Asp Explorer - More Than Just Exploration Elite Dangerous Commercial
File:Join the Adventure - Elite Dangerous Asp Explorer
File:Elite Dangerous - Alcor
File:Elite Dangerous Horizons - MAIA
File:For the love of the game
File:Mango's Manual to the Asp Explorer -Elite-Mango's Manual to the Asp Explorer
File:The Asp Explorer Elite Dangerous
File:Elite Dangerous - Relaxed Core Mining
</gallery>
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Asp_explorationsAsp Explorer Concept Art.jpg|Asp DrawingsExplorer Concept Art
File:Asp_shipyardAsp view.png|Asp ShipyardView
File:Asp_stockOuuCM6w.png|Asp Stock
File:E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Aft Bottom Coriolis Hangar.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Aft Bottom View
File:Asp_view.png|Asp View
File:E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Aft Top Coriolis Hangar.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Aft Top Hangar View
OuuCM6w.png
File:E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front Bottom Coriolis Hangar.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front Bottom Coriolis Hangar
hBkEGy0.png|Check out that ASP
File:E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao AftFront BottomTop Coriolis Hangar.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao AftFront BottomTop ViewCoriolis Hangar
File:E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Top Aft TopView Coriolison HangarOutpost.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Aft Top HangarAft View on Outpost
File:LightnShade-Shade.jpg|Top view of Asp Explorer showing heat radiators uncovered
E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front Bottom Coriolis Hangar.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front Bottom Coriolis Hangar
File:Image1.jpeg|Hi-res of Asp Explorer at a planetary outpost
E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front View on Outpost.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front View on Outpost
File:Bp-asp-explorer.png|Lakon Asp Explorer
E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front Top Coriolis Hangar.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front Top Coriolis Hangar
E-D - File:Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Top Aft View on OutpostDocked.jpgpng|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Top Aft View on OutpostDocked
File:Tbf-voyager.png|Vibrant Green Asp in front of O star
E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Supercruise Aft View.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Supercruise Aft View
File:Asp-Explorer-Cockpit.png|Asp Explorer cockpit
File:Asp-Explorer-Planet.png|Asp Explorer and Earth-like planet
File:Asp-Explorer-Horses-Scale.png|Asp Explorer and horses scaleAsp Explorer on surface of ringed planet with star in background
File:Asp-Explorer-Docked-Hangar.png|Asp Explorer docked in a hangar
File:Asp-Explorer-rear-and-planetary-ring.png|Asp Explorer and planetary ring
File:ED-Asp-Explorer-and-Anemones.png|Asp Explorer and anemones
File:Asp-Explorer-and-Brown-Dwarf-space.png|Asp Explorer and a Brown Dwarf
File:Lakon-AE-Full.jpg|Asp Explorer Holo-Screen Contest Winner by Miles Miller
File:Asp Explorer and Outpost.jpg|Asp Explorer and Outpost
File:Beluga Asp Sidewinder Ship Scale.jpg|Beluga Asp Sidewinder ship scale
</gallery>
 
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