NASA Science Editorial TeamNovember 18, 2013CategoriesGoddard Space Flight CenterMarsMAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN)Planetary SciencePlanetary Science Division Engine Shutdown, MAVEN Sep Coming UpThe Centaur engine shut down as planned after putting MAVEN on a proper course for Mars orbit. MAVEN, with its solar arrays still folded, will spring free of the Centaur stage in about six minutes. NASA Science Editorial TeamNovember 18, 2013CategoriesGoddard Space Flight CenterMarsMAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN)Planetary SciencePlanetary Science Division