We occasionally are reminded just how hard planetary exploration is. I have just read the news that the Japanese Akatsuki failed to enter Venus orbit. So many things must go right in a mission. Many missions have had that moment where they didn't. Most were able to recover and continue. A few were not so fortunate. We'll have to wait to see what can be salvaged for the Akatsuki mission.
You can read about the mission here.
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