I had the idea while planning out my next scan blitz, to be able to buy modules uninstalled so you don't have to go through the hassle of uninstalling everything then uninstalling the module you bought and reinstalling everything when all you want to do is gradually buy that module type, like scanners.

If you don't have enough mining planets(like me), meaning you don't have a lot of money, and the mining planets you have scanned are not good, usually most people would think first to scan for better mining planets. But, because you don't have a lot of money, you can't afford to buy all the scanners at once while still paying upkeep. So, I was thinking you could more easily and quickly without causing damage to other modules buy scanners one by one until you have enough scan, THEN uninstall what you need to, and install the scanners. So, if you don't have enough space to buy the module you are buying, the game would ask you "Buy module uninstalled? [YES] [NO]". Ideas, criticism, go ahead.

it'll cost more that way... you still pay upkeep for uninstalled modules.... the only modules you don't pay upkeep on are broken ones awaiting repair before reinstallation

if i buy 1 module each day immediately after upkeep for that day has been taken....
on day 1 i pay for purchase of 1 new module
on day 2 i pay for upkeep on 1 module and purchase of 1 new module
on day 3 i pay for upkeep on 2 modules and purchase of 1 new module
on day 4 i pay for upkeep on 3 modules and purchase of 1 new module
on day 5 i pay for upkeep on 4 modules and purchase of 1 new module

total so far... 10 module upkeep days (1 module upkeep day = upkeep of 1 module on 1 day) and 5 module purchases


alternatively if i just save and save and save and save and don't let the credits burn a hole in my pocket....
i can just buy all 5 at one time when i'm ready to use them (and if i don't want to hold on to them i can sell them same day before i have to pay any upkeep....)
total using this method... just 5 module purchases.... no wasted module upkeep days

And if you sell them when you're done (scanners or cloaks for example) it ends up costing only half the purchase price because resale at 100% condition is .5 of the cost to buy and you'll get that back.

if you sell them back when you're done in both scenarios..... you still come out with more money in your pocket in the latter scenario....