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NASA's MAVEN Mars mission ends after 11 years of atmospheric study

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NASA has officially ended its MAVEN mission after over 11 years of orbiting Mars, concluding its study of the Red Planet's atmospheric loss. The spacecraft lost contact in December 2025 and subsequent recovery efforts failed, likely due to excessive rotation draining its batteries. MAVEN's discoveries, including new types of Martian auroras and insights into solar wind erosion, have significantly advanced our understanding of Mars's climate evolution and will aid future human missions. AI

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NASA's MAVEN Mars mission ends after 11 years of atmospheric study

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Jamie Carter, Senior Contributor ·

    NASA Declares Mars Spacecraft Dead After It Spins Out Of Control

    NASA has ended its MAVEN mission after losing contact with the spacecraft after an 11-year exploration of Mars’ atmosphere and climate.

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