MAVEN

Wet Mars, billions of years ago, and Mars today. NASA figure, based on data transmitted by the MAVEN spacecraft

Mars: Interim Summary of MAVEN Spacecraft Findings  

The depletion of the atmosphere turned wet Mars into a desert. Imaging of the MAVEN spacecraft in the sky of the planet. Photo: NASA

The solar wind has removed most of the Martian atmosphere

Artist's illustration of the spaceship Maven. Image: NASA

The Maven spacecraft enters orbit around Mars this week

The depletion of the atmosphere turned wet Mars into a desert. Imaging of the MAVEN spacecraft in the sky of the planet. Photo: NASA

Who moved my atmosphere?

Comet 2013 A1 near Mars, wrapping its tail around it. Forecast for the event that will take place in October 2014. Image: NASA

Collision path: A comet makes its way towards Mars