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MAVEN Mission to Mars @MAVEN2Mars

The mission to explore Mars' climate history through its upper atmosphere. Orbiting the red planet since Sept. 21, 2014. Account managed & verified by @LASPatCU

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On this day 12 years ago, the MAVEN spacecraft launched on top a Atlas V, beginning its journey to Mars! #HappyLaunchAnniversary
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We're hosting a live event on Wednesday, Nov. 19 to share the latest images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, collected by several NASA missions. Tune in for the details—and send in your questions for the livestream with #AskNASA: go.nasa.gov/44fnibY
An image of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, as captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope on July 21, 2025. The bluish-white comet shines bright among a handful of bluish streaks. Credit: NASA, ESA, David Jewitt (UCLA); Image Processing: Joseph DePasquale (STScI)

ALT An image of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, as captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope on July 21, 2025. The bluish-white comet shines bright among a handful of bluish streaks. Credit: NASA, ESA, David Jewitt (UCLA); Image Processing: Joseph DePasquale (STScI)

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Do you remember the 21st night of September? MAVEN sure does! 11 years ago, the MAVEN spacecraft successfully entered Mars' orbit and began its journey of understanding the evolution of the Red Planet.
An artist's rendition of the MAVEN spacecraft orbiting the planet Mars. A blue line is streaming from the spacecraft and circles around the planet, representing its orbit.

ALT An artist's rendition of the MAVEN spacecraft orbiting the planet Mars. A blue line is streaming from the spacecraft and circles around the planet, representing its orbit.

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“Our goal was to inspire these kids to be future Martian scientists and to talk with their parents on why science is important." Earlier this summer, members of the MAVEN team spent time talking with the public about the mission. Learn more: lasp.colorado.edu/maven/2025…
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@NASAMars
29 May 2025
Where did all the water on Mars go? For the first time, NASA's MAVEN orbiter has directly observed a process called atmospheric sputtering, which could be described as “doing a cannonball in a pool.” MAVEN's lead scientist explains: go.nasa.gov/4mInt7y
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@NASAMars
14 May 2025
In March 2024, solar storms led to stunning auroras across the solar system, including at Mars, where the @NASAPersevere rover made history by detecting them for the first time from the surface of another planet. go.nasa.gov/3GSfXq4
Illustration of charged particles blasting from the Sun and striking the planet Mars, with some of the particles impacting the planet and others passing by in shower of colorful streaks like sparks.

ALT Illustration of charged particles blasting from the Sun and striking the planet Mars, with some of the particles impacting the planet and others passing by in shower of colorful streaks like sparks.

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Talk about a picture-perfect moment! 📸 @NASAPersevere has captured the first visible-light aurora from the surface of Mars! Coordinating with MAVEN, the science team was able to observe green aurora caused by a solar storm in March 2024. Learn more: science.nasa.gov/solar-syste…

NASA Observes First Visible-light Auroras at Mars - NASA Science

On March 15, 2024, near the peak of the current solar cycle, the Sun produced a solar flare and an accompanying coronal mass ejection (CME), a massive

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We are no longer the only MAVEN in space! Asteroid 1997 CO23 = 2003 FX119 has been designated "MAVEN" in recognition for the mission's incredible observations of Siding Spring Comet's close encounter with Mars in 2014. Learn more about the MAVEN asteroid: minorplanetcenter.net/db_sea…
An orbit sketch of asteroid MAVEN. The sketch illustrates the object’s approximate orbit in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

ALT An orbit sketch of asteroid MAVEN. The sketch illustrates the object’s approximate orbit in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

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The approximate location of the asteroid can be seen in this image, represented by the blue and gold orbit line. It is a part of the main asteroid belt, located outside of Mars' orbit (represented by the red orbit line).
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This weekend the @EuropaClipper mission performed a successful gravity assist at Mars! The MAVEN team wishes the best of travels as Europa Clipper continues it’s journey! Learn more about Clipper’s voyage ⬇️
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1 Mar 2025
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The journey continues! Mars is behind us, and the next milestone may surprise you: Earth.
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Is your love for MAVEN out of this world? Download our Mars’ themed valentines, made by the MAVEN team! #ValentinesDay lasp.colorado.edu/maven/educ…

MAVEN Space Valentines

n February 14th, 2022, the MAVEN team expressed their love for all things space by making some valentines!

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In honor of MAVEN’s 10 years at Mars, NASA has released a special anniversary poster celebrating the amazing accomplishments of the mission and its journey to study Mars’ upper atmosphere. ➡️Find it here: science.nasa.gov/resource/ma…
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Attending #AGU24? Come check out some of the incredible science the MAVEN team is presenting this week: lasp.colorado.edu/maven/2024…

NASA's MAVEN science highlights at AGU 2024

A decade ago, on September 21, 2014, NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN) spacecraft entered orbit around Mars, beginning its ongoing exploration of the Red Planet’s upper atmosphe...

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11 years ago, the MAVEN spacecraft launched on top a Atlas V beginning its trip to the Red Planet. #HappyLaunchAnniversary
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12 Nov 2024
Happy New Year... on Mars! 🎉 Because the Red Planet takes longer to orbit the Sun than Earth, its year is longer. 687 days, in fact. The last one was celebrated on Dec. 26, 2022. Confused? Don't be. This "Mars in a Minute" video has the answers.
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This week, the MAVEN team is meeting in Boulder, CO to discuss spacecraft operations, new science results, and the future of the mission.
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Go @EuropaClipper! Congratulations on the successful launch, and MAVEN team can’t wait to cheer you on when you pass by Mars on your journey to Europa!
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14 Oct 2024
It's not a straight shot to Jupiter – we'll be taking a looping path through the solar system, passing by Mars and Earth in order pick up speed boosts on our way to the outer solar system. europa.nasa.gov/mission/time…

ALT animated orbit diagram showing the spacecraft's path through the solar system

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23 Sep 2024
Congrats, MAVEN, on a whole decade of exploring! For the last 10 years, @NASAMars' MAVEN spacecraft has orbited the Red Planet, gathering data about its upper atmosphere. Here are the top 10 findings: go.nasa.gov/3XtVxbu
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In celebration of @NASAMars MAVEN’s decade at Mars, we recap some of the most significant scientific results of this unique and long-lasting mission and its ongoing exploration of the Red Planet’s upper atmosphere. science.nasa.gov/missions/ma…

Celebrating 10 Years at Mars with NASA’s MAVEN Mission - NASA Science

A decade ago, on Sept. 21, 2014, NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmospheric and Volatile EvolutioN) spacecraft entered orbit around Mars, beginning its ongoing exploration of the Red Planet’s upper atmosphere....

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Happy Martian birthday to MAVEN! 🥳 #OnThisDay 10 years ago, the MAVEN spacecraft entered orbit around Mars.
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