NASA declares Mars_Orbiter_Mission dead

United States — NASA>>> has declared its Mars Orbiter Mission>>> spacecraft dead after six months of radio silence. Launched in 2013 to study Mars' atmosphere, the spacecraft mysteriously fell silent in early December after passing behind Mars. Data indicated it went into a fast spin, disrupting its orbit and draining its batteries. A review board concluded the spacecraft is useless and unrecoverable, though an investigation into the cause continues. Mars Orbiter Mission>>> made significant discoveries about the Martian atmosphere and also relayed information from United States — NASA>>>'s Curiosity (rover) and Perseverance (rover) rovers. United States — NASA>>> officials stated that other spacecraft will take over the relay duties, ensuring no loss of rover science.