Two spacecraft, Lunar Trailblazer and Odin, are facing issues shortly after their launch.  The spacecraft were part of a mission to the moon, but things didn't go as planned.

        Lunar Trailblazer, a spacecraft designed to map water on the moon, lost communication with Earth.  This happened about 12 hours after it was launched.  The spacecraft, built by Lockheed Martin, is part of a NASA mission.  It is on a low-energy path to the moon.  This path includes two adjustments before a flyby in March.  Then, it will orbit the moon in July.  The spacecraft has a two-year mission to study the moon's water.

        The mission's path is carefully planned.  It includes two adjustments before a flyby in March.  Then, it will orbit the moon in July.  The spacecraft has a two-year mission to study the moon's water.

        Odin, a spacecraft built by a startup, is also having trouble.  The company, AstroForge, is trying to communicate with Odin.  They are receiving signals but not the data they need.  The company believes the spacecraft is in a power-positive mode.  This means it has enough power to operate.  However, they are not sure what is causing the communication issues.  There could be a problem with the ground network or the spacecraft itself.  The company is sending commands to get more data from the spacecraft.

        The spacecraft is on course to perform a "contingency burn. "  This will help it reach its destination, an asteroid.  However, if there are errors in the spacecraft's position, it will be hard to track.

        The third spacecraft, Chimera, is doing well.  It is healthy and has enough power.  The IM-2 lander, which carried the spacecraft, is also in good condition.  It will perform several adjustments before landing on the moon in early March.

        The mission highlights the challenges of space exploration.  Even with careful planning, things can go wrong.  It is important to be prepared for these challenges.  The mission also shows the importance of communication in space exploration.  Without it, it is hard to know what is happening with the spacecraft.

        The mission is a reminder that space exploration is not always smooth sailing.  It is a complex and challenging endeavor.  However, it is also an exciting and rewarding one.  The mission is a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance.  It shows that even when things go wrong, we can find a way to overcome the challenges and achieve our goals.

Moon Mission Mishaps: Two Spacecraft Face Early Challenges

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