A commander has highlighted a frustrating limitation in Elite Dangerous's cargo management when switching ships mid-mission. After completing kill missions in a Mandalay and picking up transport missions, the player switched to a Python and traveled 140 light years, only to discover the Python could not land at the destination station. Attempts to switch back to the Mandalay to manage cargo were hindered by the game's restriction preventing cargo from being returned to the original station once loaded. While the.
- Cargo cannot be returned to the original station once loaded, limiting flexibility.
- Ship landing restrictions can force unintended cargo management issues.