The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution mission

The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) mission was selected by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in 2008 for development as the second Mars Scout mission. The mission is on schedule for a November 2013 launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. MAVEN will study the Mars upper atmosphere, solar interactions, and the effects of loss of volatiles from the atmosphere to space. This paper provides an overview of MAVEN's science, the mission, and current project management activities and future plans.