Like 'the loss of a loved one': NASA's Mars orbiter MAVEN is officially dead after months of radio silence

Space·Jun 3

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NASA's Mars orbiter MAVEN has been declared dead after a period of radio silence, with scientists reflecting on its legacy. However, there are conflicting reports about the status of the mission, with some indications that efforts to reestablish contact may have continued. The duration of the radio silence is also unclear, with reports ranging from a month to six months.

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