diff --git a/lignumis/changelog.txt b/lignumis/changelog.txt
index 8eb8c4a..58144ff 100644
--- a/lignumis/changelog.txt
+++ b/lignumis/changelog.txt
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ Date: 09.01.2025
     - Balance start on Nauvis
     - Fix bug for when freeplay interface is not present
     - Reactors and cars burn wood fuel
+    - Unlock Lignumis via technology instead of script
 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Version: 0.0.5
 Date: 07.01.2025
diff --git a/lignumis/control.lua b/lignumis/control.lua
index 0fa9bbb..e44a5b7 100644
--- a/lignumis/control.lua
+++ b/lignumis/control.lua
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ end
 
 local function correct_space_locations()
     local force = game.forces.player
-    force.unlock_space_location("lignumis")
+    force.technologies["planet-discovery-lignumis"].researched = true
     if not force.technologies["planet-discovery-nauvis"].researched then
         force.lock_space_location("nauvis")
     end
diff --git a/lignumis/graphics/technology/lignumis.png b/lignumis/graphics/technology/lignumis.png
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2630b60
Binary files /dev/null and b/lignumis/graphics/technology/lignumis.png differ
diff --git a/lignumis/locale/en/strings.cfg b/lignumis/locale/en/strings.cfg
index e181cd0..ddae244 100644
--- a/lignumis/locale/en/strings.cfg
+++ b/lignumis/locale/en/strings.cfg
@@ -79,6 +79,7 @@ gold-stromatolite-seed-to-peat=Used for voiding excess gold stromatolite seeds.
 wood-science-pack=Wood science pack
 burner-automation=Burner automation
 planet-discovery-nauvis=Planet discovery Nauvis
+planet-discovery-lignumis=Planet discovery Lignumis
 iron-processing=Iron processing
 copper-processing=Copper processing
 lumber-mill=Lumber mill
diff --git a/lignumis/prototypes/content/technology.lua b/lignumis/prototypes/content/technology.lua
index a4b573b..9486317 100644
--- a/lignumis/prototypes/content/technology.lua
+++ b/lignumis/prototypes/content/technology.lua
@@ -1,4 +1,26 @@
 data:extend({
+    {
+        type = "technology",
+        name = "planet-discovery-lignumis",
+        icons = util.technology_icon_constant_planet("__lignumis__/graphics/technology/lignumis.png"),
+        icon_size = 256,
+        essential = true,
+        effects = {
+            {
+                type = "unlock-space-location",
+                space_location = "lignumis",
+                use_icon_overlay_constant = true
+            }
+        },
+        prerequisites = { "automation-science-pack" },
+        unit = {
+            count = 10,
+            ingredients = {
+                { "automation-science-pack", 1 },
+            },
+            time = 10
+        }
+    },
     {
         type = "technology",
         name = "planet-discovery-nauvis",