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Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution Mars Orbiter

NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution) was a Mars orbiter launched on 18 November 2013 to study the upper atmosphere and atmospheric evolution; its mission ended on 3 June 2026 after loss of signal.

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Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutionMAVEN
Family Name
MAVEN
Full Name
Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution Mars Orbiter
Roles
interplanetary_probeorbiterresearchcommunications
Status
retired
Type
spacecraft

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Description
NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution) was a Mars orbiter launched on 18 November 2013 to study the upper atmosphere and atmospheric evolution; its mission ended on 3 June 2026 after loss of signal.
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First Flight Year
2,013
Last Flight Year
2,026
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Reusability
expendable

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Creation Time
August 12, 2026 at 18:00:24 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 09:36:00 UTC