Fresh From Capturing Image Of 3I/ATLAS, NASA's MAVEN Suffers "Anomaly" And Is No Longer Communicating With Earth
IFLScience • 12/11/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
NASA's MAVEN spacecraft, which recently captured an image of the comet 3I/ATLAS, has experienced an anomaly and is no longer communicating with Earth, according to IFLScience. The loss of contact marks a significant issue for the spacecraft that has been orbiting Mars for over a decade.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
35 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
10
Tier (0-10)
IFLScience
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Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score49/100
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- 2025-12-09Nasa astronaut and Roscosmos cosmonauts return to Earth (BBC)
- 2025-12-11Fresh From Capturing Image Of 3I/ATLAS, NASA's MAVEN Suffers "Anomaly" And Is No Longer Communicating With Earth (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (10/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 35 days - proven survivor
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