The Starbound website offers a thank you from developer Chucklefish to their supporters, as Starbound preorders now total over $1 million. Word is: "Words can’t even express how grateful and overwhelmed we are by all the support you’ve shown us– not just over the past couple of weeks, but for the past year or so since Starbound was officially announced. You’re all amazing, and we’re going to continue to work our butts off to make Starbound an awesome game for you." This preorder funding plateau triggers the game's third stretch goal, starter pets, which are outlined here. Thanks Joao.