NASA has abandoned its Lunar Flashlight cubesat mission to search for water ice on the moon's south pole.

The briefcase-sized probe encountered problems with its propulsion system and failed to reach lunar orbit.

Despite the setback, Lunar Flashlight provided valuable data for future missions, including testing new systems and equipment.

The probe's upgraded radio and precision navigation capability will be useful for future small spacecraft missions.

Lunar Flashlight's four-laser reflectometer successfully tested the detection of water ice on the floors of moon craters.

The propulsion system, which utilized 3D-printed parts and "green" propellant, encountered debris clogging the fuel-feed system.

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Mission team members attempted to dislodge the debris, but the probe could not achieve its planned lunar orbit.

Lunar Flashlight is still functional, and NASA is considering future assignments for the spacecraft.

Lunar Flashlight's ride-along partner, the Hakuto-R lander, also encountered mission failures but had many successes along the way.

The mission provided valuable insights and lessons for NASA to apply to future exploration missions.

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