When the Expanse receives raw ore via a container, does it reuse the same container when delivering the refined materials? Are the Expanse's eight side saddlebags detachable?

Yes, we plan to allow players to reuse the sacks that the raw materials were brought in and refill them with refined materials. The current process is described below, though could differ upon release:A Prospector delivers you a sack of unrefined materials, which you successfully attach to your Expanse's intake socket. You can then either move the contents directly to your reactor or store it in one of the sacks on the side of the Expanse to be refined later.If you directly refine the material, you can move the material back to the original sack via the intake socket. However, you'll first have to rinse the sack to prevent the refined materials from picking up impurities. You can also swap the sack at the intake socket for another before refining is complete.Be careful though, the intake socket has a very weak connection and will not hold the sack in place during travel.The Expanse's saddlebags are planned to be detachable, so another ship could potentially pick them up.