diff --git a/html/changelogs/Ferner-200409-bugfix_researchshuttleturfs.yml b/html/changelogs/Ferner-200409-bugfix_researchshuttleturfs.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..a7bb3dc4ab0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/Ferner-200409-bugfix_researchshuttleturfs.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+author: Ferner
+delete-after: True
+changes: 
+  - bugfix: "Fixes the research shuttle not leaving the proper turfs behind."
diff --git a/maps/aurora/code/aurora_shuttles.dm b/maps/aurora/code/aurora_shuttles.dm
index 79220fa942f..3d2f77803fd 100644
--- a/maps/aurora/code/aurora_shuttles.dm
+++ b/maps/aurora/code/aurora_shuttles.dm
@@ -379,6 +379,7 @@ AURORA_ESCAPE_POD(3)
 	name = "Research Dock"
 	landmark_tag = "nav_research_dock"
 	docking_controller = "science_bridge"
+	base_turf = /turf/unsimulated/floor/asteroid/ash
 
 /obj/effect/shuttle_landmark/research/interim
 	name = "In Transit"