Mars Maven spacecraft dead

NASA has officially declared the Maven spacecraft dead after ten years of studying the Martian atmosphere. The mission ended following a loss of communication and power failure caused by an orbital disruption.
Why it matters
Maven provided critical data on Mars' atmospheric evolution and served as a relay for surface rovers, marking the end of a significant decade-long scientific endeavor.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — After six months of radio silence, NASA’s Maven spacecraft at Mars has been declared dead.
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