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- The Lunar Trailblazer mission, launched February 26, 2025, failed one day after liftoff due to a software error that misaligned its solar panels.
- A review panel found faults in the spacecraft's management systems that contributed to the failure.
- NASA and Lockheed Martin acknowledged the lessons from the $72 million mission, and Escapade, launched November 2025, faced initial communication issues before establishing contact with ground control.
