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The MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution) mission is a NASA spacecraft dedicated to studying the atmosphere of Mars. Launched in November 2013, it has been orbiting Mars since September 2014, providing crucial insights into how the planet lost most of its atmosphere over billions of years. MAVEN examines the interaction between solar wind, sunlight, and the Martian upper atmosphere and ionosphere. It also serves as a communication relay for Mars rovers such as Curiosity and Perseverance. Its long-term data collection has been vital in understanding Mars’ transition from a warmer, wetter planet to a cold, dry world.