Space Engineers Testing: Ion Thrusters in Atmosphere (tips, testing and tutorials for survival)

In this video I investigate just how much platinum is required to get an atmospheric thruster powered ship into space in Space Engineers. Then make a failed attempt at coming up with a simple rule of thumb that will work for upgrading your existing ships to make them space capable with a few ion thrusters. I also say slingshot... a lot! If you've ever wanted to reach space on the cheap and you happen to like playing with meteor storms enabled then this is the video for you - particularly if you like flying deck chairs ;) As always, don't forget to enjoy this awesome (if at times buggy) game! For those of you kind enough to want to support me in making more videos: https://www.patreon.com/splitsie Discord: https://discord.gg/aRKrshT Steam Workshop: http://steamcommunity.com/id/Splitsie/myworkshopfiles/ Steam Community: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/lightechoes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zebramonkeyproductions Twitter: https://twitter.com/splitsie Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/zebramonkeys/ http://www.spaceengineersgame.com Space Engineers is used pursuant to the terms laid out in their video policy, found at http://www.keenswh.com/press.html Music and Sound Effects by: Space Engineers