NASA prepares for MAVEN: a mission to decode the Martian atmosphere

Space · Published 12 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Watch this briefing from NASA headquarters to learn about the upcoming MAVEN mission, which aims to investigate the evolution of Mars' climate and its potential for habitability.

At NASA headquarters, experts and leaders outlined what the MAVEN mission aims to achieve during a press conference. Scheduled to launch on November 18 from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the spacecraft will examine the history and transformations of the Martian atmosphere, climate, and planetary habitability.

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