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![The Atlas 5 rocket set to carry MAVEN into space standing on its launch pad. Photo released Nov. 16, 2013.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QsXVn3GxvJL5p6skX2Wib6-320-80.jpg)
This Rocket Is Going to Mars with NASA's MAVEN Probe (Photos)
By Miriam Kramer published
Earlier today (Nov. 16) the United Launch Alliance rocket housing the space agency's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution spacecraft (MAVEN) rolled out onto the pad in preparation for the launch.
![Infographic: How the Maven Mars Orbiter probe works.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N37FdEvnTkMeGaZaZtwvRa-320-80.jpg)
How NASA's MAVEN Mars Orbiter Works (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
Maven will orbit Mars, looking for clues about what happened to the planet's once-thick atmosphere.
![MAVEN Spacecraft Orbiting Mars Artist's Conception](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dEuPKPjHKbq8f6QPcYaHRH-320-80.jpg)
NASA's Next Mars Probe Set to Launch Monday
By Miriam Kramer published
NASA's next mission to Mars set to explore the Red Planet's atmosphere is getting ready to launch on Monday (Nov. 18).
![Curiosity Rover Self-Portrait at Drill Site](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U9TBtMerzCVFTMvWEqkKXf-320-80.jpg)
Mars Rover Curiosity Proves Some Earth Meteorites are Martian
By Miriam Kramer published
Some pieces of rock that fell to Earth from space are indeed from Mars, new measurements reveal.
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