diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/ghost_pods/ghost_pods.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/ghost_pods/ghost_pods.dm
index ceb011b0d6..7beba29caa 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/ghost_pods/ghost_pods.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/ghost_pods/ghost_pods.dm
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@
 
 // This type is triggered on a timer, as opposed to needing another player to 'open' the pod.  Good for away missions.
 /obj/structure/ghost_pod/automatic
-	var/delay_to_self_open = 1 MINUTE // How long to wait for first attempt.  Note that the timer by default starts when the pod is created.
+	var/delay_to_self_open = 10 MINUTES // How long to wait for first attempt.  Note that the timer by default starts when the pod is created.
 	var/delay_to_try_again = 20 MINUTES // How long to wait if first attempt fails.  Set to 0 to never try again.
 
 /obj/structure/ghost_pod/automatic/initialize()