how to get iron

Iron is a common resource in Astroneer that is used to craft a variety of structures and items, including the Medium Fabricator, Medium Shredder, and Medium Rover. Here's how to get iron in Astroneer:

1. Find Hematite: Iron is obtained from Hematite, which can be found in various locations on the planets and moons in Astroneer. Hematite is a reddish-brown mineral that can be found on the surface or underground.
2. Mine Hematite: Once you have located Hematite, you will need to mine it using the Terrain Tool. The Terrain Tool can be used to drill into the ground and extract the Hematite. Hematite can be found in large deposits and is relatively easy to find once you have located a deposit.
3. Smelt Hematite: Once you have mined Hematite, you will need to smelt it in a Furnace to obtain Iron. To build a Furnace, you will need Compound, which can be found on most planets and moons in Astroneer. Once you have built a Furnace, place it on the ground and connect it to a source of power, such as a Solar Panel or a Wind Turbine. Then, place the Hematite in the input slot of the Furnace and wait for it to be smelted into Iron.
4. Convert Scrap to Iron: Alternatively, Iron can also be obtained by converting Scrap into Iron using the Smelting Furnace. To do this, you will need to gather Scrap from various sources, such as broken down vehicles or debris on the planets. Once you have enough Scrap, you can place it in the input slot of the Smelting Furnace and wait for it to be converted into Iron.

That's it! Once you have obtained Iron, you can use it to craft various items and structures in Astroneer.