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HOME / RUST / MONUMENTS / SATELLITE DISH ARRAY
Satellite Dish Array monument in Rust -- Tier 2 Hard difficulty
Tier 2 — HardRecyclerPuzzle

Satellite Dish Array

A large satellite dish installation surrounded by small buildings and equipment shelters. Features a recycler, a green card puzzle, and moderate loot spawns. The large parabolic dish is visible from a great distance, making navigation easy.

At a Glance

RecyclerAvailable
ScientistsNone
RadiationNone
PuzzleYes
DifficultyTier 2 (Hard)
Loot Crates12

Required Gear

Make sure you have these items before attempting Satellite Dish Array:

Green Keycard (optional, for puzzle)Electric Fuse x1 (optional, for puzzle)

Puzzle Cards Needed

green Card
Fuse ×1

Puzzle Walkthrough

Follow these steps to complete the Satellite Dish Array puzzle and access the best loot:

1
green CardFuse Required30s timer

Locate the fuse box on the exterior of the main building and insert an Electric Fuse. Then use a Green Keycard at the locked door to access the loot room with a Military Crate.

Puzzle Hints

  • ▸Listen for the electrical buzzing sound near card readers -- it indicates an active door.
  • ▸Fuses are consumed when used. Bring extras in case you die during a timed section.
  • ▸Timed doors close after the countdown. Move quickly and know the route before you begin.
  • ▸Keycards are single-use items. Make sure your path is clear of enemies before swiping.

Loot Table

12 TOTAL CRATE SPAWNS
Military CrateRare
×125m respawn
ThompsonCustom SMGRifle BodySMG Body
Normal CrateUncommon
×310m respawn
ComponentsScrapClothingTools
BarrelCommon
×88m respawn
Crude OilScrapComponents

Tips & Strategies

7 TIPS
1Safe and easy monument — good for early recycling runs.
2No radiation or scientists — purely a PvP concern.
3The green card puzzle room has a Military Crate making it worth doing.
4Crates spawn around the dish and in the small buildings.
5The recycler is in the small building near the dish.
6Good scrap farming route when combined with nearby road barrels.
7The dish is visible from very far away — use it as a navigation landmark.

Features & Highlights

▸Recycler
▸Green card puzzle
▸Multiple crate spawns
▸Low danger
▸Good scrap source
▸Visible landmark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Satellite Dish Array worth visiting in Rust?

Satellite Dish Array is a Tier 2 (medium) monument. A large satellite dish installation surrounded by small buildings and equipment shelters. Features a recycler, a green card puzzle, and moderate loot spawns. The large parabolic dish is visible from a great distance, making navigation easy. It has a recycler for processing components. It features a puzzle that requires green keycard.

What keycards do I need for Satellite Dish Array?

Satellite Dish Array requires green keycard to complete its puzzle. You will also need electric fuses. The puzzle rewards include military-grade crates and elite crates depending on the monument tier.

Does Satellite Dish Array have a recycler?

Yes, Satellite Dish Array has a recycler. You can use it to break down components into raw materials like Metal Fragments, High Quality Metal, and Scrap.

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