The above images are the first observations of the extended upper atmosphere from NASA’s MAVEN…
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MAVEN, which stands for Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN, is a space probe developed by NASA to study the Martian atmosphere. Launched on November 18, 2013, MAVEN was designed to help scientists understand the dynamics and history of the atmosphere on Mars, particularly how it has changed over time. The probe’s mission focuses on determining how the planet’s atmosphere and water, presumed to have been more abundant in the past, were lost into space—providing insight into the planetary processes that could have potentially supported life. By analyzing the current state of the Martian upper atmosphere, ionosphere, and interactions with the sun and solar wind, MAVEN helps scientists piece together the climatic evolution of Mars.
After a 10-month journey, NASA has confirmed that the MAVEN spacecraft has successfully entered Mars’…
Launched last November, the MAVEN spacecraft is now preparing for an orbit-insertion maneuver that will…
This two minute video details how NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft will use a dramatic engine burn…
As scientists ready for the launch of the MAVEN orbiter, a newly released ScienceCast video…
In preparation for the 2013 launch, scientists and engineers at NASA worked diligently to complete…