The Research Building is the building below the Habitats and above the Hatchery. Its appearance changes as the player researches.
A telescope can be found in all iterations of the Research Building.
| Tier | Image | Name | Requirement (Upgrades) |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
(Unused) | ||
| 1 |  |
Basis Lab | 0 |
| 2 |  |
Research Lab | 200 |
| 3 |   |
Research Facility | 400 |
| 4 |   |
Research Center | 750 |
| 5 |   |
Science Foundation | 1200 |
Trivia[]
- As of an unknown version, the first tier of Research Building in the table above is no longer used.