MAVEN
LocationMars orbit
Year2013
SizeGull-wing solar arrays
TypeMars orbiter
About MAVEN
The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution mission. Arrived at Mars in September 2014. Studies how the Martian atmosphere has been stripped away over time. Found that the solar wind and solar storms are major drivers of atmospheric loss. Has also served as a communications relay for rovers.
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