NASA loses contact with MAVEN Mars orbiter
https://www.theregister.com/2025/12/11/nasa_maven_loss_of_contact/
NASA has hit a snag: the MAVEN spacecraft, which studies Mars’ atmosphere, didn’t check in on December 6. This unexpected silence has left scientists scratching their heads, as they scramble to figure out what went wrong. MAVEN has been crucial for understanding Mars, and losing contact raises concerns about the mission’s future. Stay tuned as NASA works to resolve this mystery and hopefully re-establish contact with the spacecraft.