The Big Picture
NASA has declared its Mars Maven spacecraft non-operational following a six-month period of silence. The mission's status was officially changed after communication was lost. The spacecraft was designed to study Mars' atmosphere.
Key Facts
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NASA has declared its Mars Maven spacecraft non-operational.
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The spacecraft has been silent for six months.
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Communication with the Maven spacecraft was lost.
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The Maven spacecraft's mission was to study Mars' atmosphere.
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NASA declares its Mars Maven spacecraft dead after six months of silence
Read moreWhy It Matters
The Maven spacecraft was part of NASA's ongoing exploration efforts on Mars. Its primary objective was to study the Martian atmosphere. The loss of contact signifies the end of its operational life and data collection capabilities.
