Explore Mars In DepthScienceMarsOrbit of MAVEN and PhobosMars HomeFactsMars ExplorationOverviewRover BasicsMars Exploration Science GoalsMission Timeline SummaryMars MissionsMars Sample ReturnMars Perseverance RoverMars Curiosity RoverMAVENMars Reconnaissance OrbiterMars OdysseyMars Relay NetworkMore Mars MissionsMultimediaImagesVideoAudioMore ResourcesNews & FeaturesLatest Mars ArticlesThe Mars ReportNewsletter HomeMoreThe Solar System Orbit of MAVEN and PhobosFebruary 29, 2016 The orbit of MAVEN sometimes crosses the orbit of Phobos. This image shows the configuration of the two orbits in early December 2015, when MAVEN's Phobos observations were made. Downloads Original (2316×2048) Mar 10, 2024 JPEG (163.65 KB)
