For startup, line the sides of the ship with 3 columns of solar panels, carefuil not to block the asteroid catchers. To speed up fueling and coal production, send up ice from your base and force ice to go from the hub to the belt for melting in your chem plants.
PLEASE NOTE: Toggle off the promethium circuit condition when building over Nauvis! Otherwise, biter eggs will be sent up when your ship isn't ready yet!