Players have reported difficulties collecting Sensor Fragments on planet A 4 a in the HIP 17403 system, with no fragments found on the surface despite a known crash site in orbit. This issue, noted again nearly a year after initial reports, coincides with changes introduced in the Post Rhino update, which increased the number of probes required for surface scanning. These adjustments complicate resource gathering and may affect commanders working to complete Palin's scientific data collection. The situation highlights evolving resource distribution and scanning mechanics in Elite Dangerous as of September 2026.
- Surface scanning now demands significantly more probes post-update.
- No Sensor Fragments found on HIP 17403 A 4 a surface despite crash site presence.