'Best. Mars. Mission. Ever.' Scientists hail MAVEN's legacy as NASA retires Red Planet orbiter

Space·Jun 17

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NASA's mars orbiter MAVEN has been retired, with scientists praising its legacy. The spacecraft had been experiencing issues, including a period of radio silence, and is expected to eventually crash into the planet. The retirement of MAVEN is being noted alongside the achievements of other mars missions, including the InSight lander.

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