NASA Maven Spacecraft Ends Decade of Discoveries

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NASA's Maven spacecraft around Mars has stopped working. It was silent for six months before the news.

Maven launched in 2013 to study the Martian atmosphere. A fast spin drained its power, making it go silent.

NASA said the spacecraft cannot be fixed or saved. It will orbit Mars for many years, then fall harmlessly.

Maven studied weather and helped rovers send data. It helped scientists understand Mars' atmosphere better.

Other spacecraft will continue helping the Mars rovers. The team feels sad, but they are proud of its work.

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What happened to NASA's Maven spacecraft?

It stopped working.

When was Maven launched?

Maven was launched in 2013.

Can the Maven spacecraft be fixed?

No, NASA said it cannot be fixed or saved.

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