The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN Mission (MAVEN)
MAVEN was launched on November 18, 2013, and began orbiting Mars on September 22, 2014. The primary objective of MAVEN is to explore the Martian atmosphere and its interaction with the solar wind.
The mission seeks to understand the ways that the planet's atmosphere and climate have changed over time, giving clues to the history of water on Mars. 🛰️
Scientific Instruments
- Particles and Fields Package
- Remote Sensing Package
- Neutral Gas and Ion Mass Spectrometer
Accomplishments
MAVEN has been instrumental in revealing the loss of Mars' atmosphere to space, significantly influencing our understanding of Martian climate change.
Further Exploration
Learn more about the exciting discoveries and current status of the MAVEN mission through these resources: