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Martian Whistler Reveals First Lightning-like Discharge on Mars
science1 hour ago

Martian Whistler Reveals First Lightning-like Discharge on Mars

NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft analyzed 108,418 plasma‑wave recordings and identified a single whistler—a descending-tone radio signal produced by a lightning-like discharge interacting with Mars’ crustal magnetic field on the night side at about 349 km altitude—showing that electrical discharges occur in Mars’ atmosphere and that the underlying plasma physics mirrors Earth’s lightning. The event was rare, but its energy at the source could be comparable to strong Earth lightning, with potential implications for prebiotic chemistry on Mars.

via ScienceAlert|
#lightning#mars#maven
NASA to re-establish contact with silent MAVEN Mars orbiter after solar interference
space1 month ago

NASA to re-establish contact with silent MAVEN Mars orbiter after solar interference

NASA will attempt to re-contact MAVEN after a month of radio silence caused by the sun’s conjunction between Earth and Mars. MAVEN, launched in 2013 to study Mars’ upper atmosphere and to relay data for rovers, went silent after Dec. 6 as it emerged from behind Mars; the solar conjunction ended Jan. 16 and NASA’s Deep Space Network is attempting to resume communications. Recovery remains uncertain, though MAVEN has enough fuel to stay in orbit until about 2030 and the outcome would impact Mars science and related missions such as Mars Sample Return.

via Space|
#communications#mars#maven
NASA's MAVEN Goes Silent: Is Mars' Orbiter Lost?
science1 month ago

NASA's MAVEN Goes Silent: Is Mars' Orbiter Lost?

NASA's MAVEN orbiter, studying Mars' upper atmosphere, went offline on December 6 and NASA now says recovery is very unlikely as it appears to be rotating unexpectedly; a Martian solar-conjunction window ending around January 16 could offer one last chance to reestablish contact, though the agency notes that other Mars spacecraft can still relay communications to Earth.

via Yahoo|
#deep-space-network#mars#maven
NASA’s MAVEN Mars Orbiter Goes Silent, Likely Lost to Contact
space1 month ago

NASA’s MAVEN Mars Orbiter Goes Silent, Likely Lost to Contact

NASA’s MAVEN orbiter, which has studied Mars’ upper atmosphere for over a decade, went offline in December. NASA later acknowledged MAVEN was rotating unexpectedly and is very unlikely to be recovered, though Mars’s solar conjunction could offer another contact window. In the meantime, three other spacecraft can relay data to Earth, and NASA continues root-cause analyses while exploring future options such as a revived Mars Telecommunications Orbiter.

via Yahoo News New Zealand|
#deep-space-network#mars#mars-missions
NASA's MAVEN Goes Silent as Recovery Hopes Fade, With a Window Still Open
space1 month ago

NASA's MAVEN Goes Silent as Recovery Hopes Fade, With a Window Still Open

NASA’s MAVEN orbiter went offline in December and appears to be spinning after coming out from behind Mars, making recovery unlikely; a solar conjunction through January 16 could still offer a last chance to recontact, while NASA analyzes tracking data and attempts to reestablish contact. Other Mars assets can relay signals, and a revived Mars Telecommunications Orbiter is in development but has no launch date.

via Futurism|
#communications#mars#maven
NASA Mars Orbiter Possibly Out of Commission
space1 month ago

NASA Mars Orbiter Possibly Out of Commission

NASA's MAVEN spacecraft orbiting Mars has been unresponsive since December 6, with recent data suggesting it was spinning unexpectedly, and efforts to re-establish contact are ongoing, but prospects seem uncertain as the spacecraft has been operational for over a decade studying Mars' atmosphere.

via Yahoo|
#mars#maven#nasa
NASA's Mars and Interstellar Missions Face Communication Blackouts During Solar Conjunction
science1 month ago

NASA's Mars and Interstellar Missions Face Communication Blackouts During Solar Conjunction

NASA's MAVEN spacecraft orbiting Mars has been unresponsive since December 6, with efforts to re-establish contact ongoing. The spacecraft, which has been studying Mars' atmosphere for over a decade, appears to have experienced an unexpected spin, and communication attempts are delayed until mid-January due to planetary alignment. The mission's status remains uncertain, raising concerns about its future.

via NBC News|
#mars#maven#nasa
NASA's MAVEN Mission Faces Communication Challenges Amid Mars Operations
space2 months ago

NASA's MAVEN Mission Faces Communication Challenges Amid Mars Operations

NASA's MAVEN orbiter has lost contact and is tumbling, with its exact location unknown, as the agency prepares for a solar conjunction period during which communication with Mars missions will be impossible until January 16, 2026. Despite attempts using the Curiosity rover's Mastcam, MAVEN was not detected, and the cause of the issue remains unclear, though it may involve guidance or control system problems. NASA plans to resume contact efforts after the conjunction.

via theregister.com|
#communication#mars#maven
NASA's MAVEN Mars Probe Remains Silent Amid Orbit and Spin Changes
space2 months ago

NASA's MAVEN Mars Probe Remains Silent Amid Orbit and Spin Changes

NASA is attempting to reestablish contact with the MAVEN Mars orbiter after it lost response, with indications that it may be tumbling and off its expected trajectory, complicating recovery efforts especially with upcoming solar conjunction blocking communication. The spacecraft's status remains uncertain, and its potential loss could reduce NASA's active Mars orbiters to two aging spacecraft.

via theregister.com|
#mars#maven#nasa
NASA's MAVEN Mission at Mars Faces Communication and Spin Challenges
space2 months ago

NASA's MAVEN Mission at Mars Faces Communication and Spin Challenges

NASA's MAVEN spacecraft has been silent since December 4, and efforts to contact it have been unsuccessful, raising concerns about its status. Despite this, other Mars orbiters continue their missions, and NASA is adjusting its operations to maintain communication with its surface rovers. MAVEN, launched in 2013, has significantly contributed to understanding Mars' atmosphere and its history.

via Space|
#mars#mars-orbiters#maven
NASA's MAVEN Mission Faces Communication Loss After Anomaly
science2 months ago

NASA's MAVEN Mission Faces Communication Loss After Anomaly

NASA has lost contact with its MAVEN spacecraft orbiting Mars, which has been studying the planet's atmosphere for over a decade. Despite efforts to reestablish communication, the orbiter appears disoriented, raising concerns about its future. Other Mars orbiters remain operational, and NASA continues to analyze the situation while planning to maintain surface missions. The fate of MAVEN depends on whether contact can be restored before its limited remaining propellant and potential budget cuts threaten its continued operation.

via Gizmodo|
#communication-loss#mars#maven
"Solar Storm Triggers Stunning Purple Auroras on Mars"
space1 year ago

"Solar Storm Triggers Stunning Purple Auroras on Mars"

A powerful solar storm hit Mars on May 20, causing a global aurora and exposing the planet to high levels of radiation. The event, observed by NASA's MAVEN orbiter, highlighted the dangers of solar storms for future astronauts on Mars, as the planet lacks a protective magnetic field. The storm also affected Mars' robotic explorers, causing temporary disruptions and degradation to their solar panels.

via The Seattle Times|
#mars#maven#nasa