It's more just that the probe isn't designed to last a long time. Original designed lifespan was 2 years and it's coming up on 4. Sure they could do things to extend the life, but that would be spending extra time, money, added weight, complexity when the requirements don't ask for it.
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It's more just that the probe isn't designed to last a long time. Original designed lifespan was 2 years and it's coming up on 4. Sure they could do things to extend the life, but that would be spending extra time, money, added weight, complexity when the requirements don't ask for it.