---
title: "Scan Waypoints"
method: POST
path: "/my/ships/{shipSymbol}/scan/waypoints"
tags: ["Fleet"]
---

# Scan Waypoints

`POST /my/ships/{shipSymbol}/scan/waypoints`

Scan for nearby waypoints, retrieving detailed information on each waypoint in range. Scanning uncharted waypoints will allow you to ignore their uncharted state and will list the waypoints' traits.

Requires a ship to have the `Sensor Array` mount installed to use.

The ship will enter a cooldown after using this function, during which it cannot execute certain actions.

## Path parameters

- `shipSymbol` string, required

## Response `201`

Successfully scanned for nearby waypoints.

- object
  - `data` object, required
    - `cooldown` CooldownJson, required — unresolved $ref
    - `waypoints` ScannedWaypointJson[], required — List of scanned waypoints. — unresolved $ref

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