A commander returning from an exploration mission in Elite Dangerous encountered a critical bug that caused the loss of all previously collected exploration data except for the current session's findings. This included the loss of their first discovered and mapped star system, a significant milestone for any explorer. Attempts to recover the missing data by relogging to the menu and desktop were unsuccessful. This issue highlights a serious risk for commanders focused on exploration, as data loss can erase valuable progress and discoveries. Players invested in exploration gameplay should be aware of this potential bug when turning in data at Jacques Station as of early July 2026.
- Loss affects all prior exploration data except current session.
- Relogging does not restore missing exploration records.