On November 18, 2013, NASA launched the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Designed to investigate the Martian atmosphere, MAVEN's primary mission was to examine the upper atmosphere of Mars and how it has changed over time. This is crucial for understanding the planet's climate and its ability to support life. The spacecraft was expected to travel for approximately ten months, ultimately entering Mars' orbit in September 2014. MAVEN was equipped with sophisticated instruments to analyze the composition of the atmosphere, measure solar wind impacts, and assess seasonal changes on the planet.MAVEN's launch was part of a larger trend in space exploration aimed at understanding Mars' evolution and informing future missions that may send humans to the planet. The spacecraft was a response to discoveries made by previous missions that hinted at a once-thicker atmosphere capable of sustaining liquid water on the surface. By studying the current state of the atmosphere and its historical shifts, MAVEN aimed to provide key insights into what might have caused the atmospheric loss and whether Mars could have been hospitable to life in its early history. The mission's findings are expected to be vital for future exploration and potential habitation of Mars by humans.