NASA | Targeting Mars

The video explains the complexities of sending a spacecraft to Mars, focusing on NASA's MAVEN mission. It outlines the need to wait for optimal planetary alignment, the launch process, and the journey to Mars. Upon arrival, MAVEN must perform a precise engine burn to enter Mars' orbit. The mission aims to study Mars' atmospheric changes, providing insights into its transition from a warm, wet planet to its current cold, dry state.

Explain the importance of the engine burn performed by MAVEN before Mars orbit insertion.

What will MAVEN's findings reveal about the history of Mars?