diff --git a/main/hyperspace_controller.gd b/main/hyperspace_controller.gd
index fe02d3c7..0d46d2ac 100644
--- a/main/hyperspace_controller.gd
+++ b/main/hyperspace_controller.gd
@@ -39,7 +39,8 @@ func _ready() -> void:
 
 func set_jump_destination(destination: StarSystem) -> void:
     assert(current_system != destination, "Current system should not be the same as the jump destination")
-    assert(destination.name in current_system.connections, "Jump destination should be connected to the current system")
+    assert(destination == null or destination.name in current_system.connections, "Jump destination should be connected to the current system")
+
     if destination == jump_destination:
         return