NASA loses contact with Mars probe Maven

Communication disruption

According to NASA, no regular data has been received from Maven for around two weeks. A brief data fragment suggested that the probe may have “rotated in an unexpected way,” potentially disrupting communications.

Maven’s mission on Mars

Launched in late 2013, Maven has been orbiting Mars for nearly a decade. The probe has played a key role in studying the planet’s atmosphere and has provided valuable insights into how Mars evolved over time.

Other NASA missions on Mars

Despite the issue with Maven, NASA continues to operate other missions around and on Mars. These include the orbiters Mars Odyssey and Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, as well as the rovers Curiosity and Perseverance on the planet’s surface.