Can I launch a second probe if my limit is one?

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No, you cannot launch a second probe if your limit is one, unless a card specifically says you can ignore probe limits. You can have up to 2 probes on the solar system board at the same time [p.17 — Probe Techs]. However, this limit can be reduced or increased by certain circumstances. Your starting limit is 1 probe, and you can increase it to 2 by acquiring the first probe tech, which gives you the immediate bonus of launching a probe for free [p.17 — Probe Techs]. If a card effect gives you a Launch action and specifically states that you can "ignore limits on probes in space," then you may exceed your normal limit for that single action only. After that action resolves, your limit returns to normal [p.28 — FAQ]. Watch out: The exception for ignoring probe limits applies only to that specific card action—it doesn't permanently increase your limit. Any subsequent launches must respect your current limit.

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