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The Atlas 5 rocket set to carry MAVEN into space standing on its launch pad. Photo released Nov. 16, 2013.

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.

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MAVEN Spacecraft Orbiting Mars Artist's Conception

NASA's MAVEN Mission to Mars: 5 Things to Know

By Mike Wall published

Mars
Artist's Concept MAVEN in Orbit around Red Planet

NASA's MAVEN Mission to Mars: 10 Surprising Facts

By Mike Wall published

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MAVEN Spacecraft Illustration

NASA's Next Mission to Mars Ready for Monday Launch

By Miriam Kramer published

Mars
Infographic: How the Maven Mars Orbiter probe works.

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.

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MAVEN Spacecraft Orbiting Mars Artist's Conception

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).

Mars
Maven Mars Probe Gets Spin Test Ahead of Launch

NASA's Next Mars Mission Poised for Nov. 18 Launch

By Mike Wall published

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Curiosity Rover Self-Portrait at Drill Site

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.

Mars Rovers
NASA's iconic emblem.

Government Shutdown Could Be Big Setback for NASA and Taxpayers, Former Astronaut Says

By Miriam Kramer published

The government shutdown could delay NASA's goals and cost taxpayers money, according to former astronaut Tom Jones.

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MAVEN Spacecraft Orbiting Mars Artist's Conception

NASA's Next Mars Probe Cleared for Launch Despite Government Shutdown

By Mike Wall published

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