‘Best. Mars. Mission. Ever.’ Scientists hail MAVEN’s legacy as NASA retires Red Planet orbiter
NASA's MAVEN Mars mission ended after 11 years, having revealed how the planet lost its atmosphere and served as a key communications relay for surface missions.
Astrobitica
June 17, 2026 (Last updated: June 17, 2026) 1 minute read
NASA’s MAVEN Mars mission ended after 11 years, having revealed how the planet lost its atmosphere and served as a key communications relay for surface missions.
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