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NASA's dead Mars orbiter MAVEN will crash into the Red Planet in the next 100 years. It's not the only probe in the Mars morgue

By Mike Wall Published 4 June 26

NASA just declared its MAVEN Mars orbiter dead after a dozen productive years circling the Red Planet. Here's the fate that awaits the probe.

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

By Josh Dinner Last updated 3 June 26

NASA has declared its MAVEN Mars orbiter dead after Red Planet anomaly led to months of lost contact.

NASA won't give up hope on silent MAVEN Mars probe: 'We're still looking for it'

By Sharmila Kuthunur Published 20 March 26

NASA has not reestablished contact with its MAVEN Mars orbiter since a planned communications blackout ended Jan. 16.

After a month of no answer, NASA will try hailing its silent MAVEN Mars orbiter today

By Sharmila Kuthunur Published 16 January 26

MAVEN was built to last in orbit until 2030 — that's not looking likely anymore.

NASA's MAVEN spacecraft is still silent at Mars — and apparently is spinning, too

By Mike Wall Published 16 December 25

NASA still hasn't heard from its MAVEN Mars orbiter, and the spacecraft appears to be spinning in an odd way as well.

NASA's loses contact with MAVEN Mars orbiter on the far side of the Red Planet

By Josh Dinner Published 10 December 25

Something happened to the probe on the far side of the Red Planet.

Gorgeous Mars 'Nightglow' Spotted by NASA Orbiter (Photos, Video)

By Elizabeth Howell Published 18 October 16

The first detailed look at Martian "nightglow" has been revealed, thanks to the work of NASA's newest Red Planet orbiter.