NASA ends MAVEN Mars orbiter mission after loss of contact
TL;DR
NASA has ended the MAVEN Mars orbiter mission after the spacecraft lost contact behind Mars in December 2025 despite reset attempts. Launched in 2013 to study how solar wind erodes Mars' atmosphere, MAVEN delivered major insights into atmospheric escape, including sputtering, and helped relay data for Curiosity and Perseverance. The probe will remain in Mars orbit for decades, but NASA will not attempt to reestablish communications.
- NASA declares end of mission for long-lasting Mars orbiter CBS News
- NASA Says Farewell to MAVEN Mars Mission, Hosts Media Call Today NASA (.gov)
- NASA's Mars MAVEN Probe Is Dead Yahoo
- NASA Declares Mars Spacecraft Dead After It Spins Out Of Control Forbes
- NASA Says Goodbye to Its Longtime Mars Orbiter The New York Times
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