Science TechnologySunday, 15 February 2026·The Hindu
NASA ends MAVEN mission in 2026 after years of Mars atmospheric science
NASA announced the end of the MAVEN mission in 2026, closing a key Mars atmospheric science mission.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In February 2026, NASA announced the end of the MAVEN mission, a Mars orbiter that studied the planet’s atmosphere and its long-term evolution.
Key specifics
- MAVEN is a NASA mission focused on Mars.
- The mission studied the Martian atmosphere and atmospheric loss.
- The announcement was made in February 2026.
- NASA is the United States space agency that operated the mission.
Exam lens
Question type: Science and space technology. Key facts: NASA, MAVEN, Mars, atmosphere, February 2026. TNPSC may ask which mission studied Mars’ atmosphere and was declared ended by NASA.