NASA Science Editorial TeamNovember 18, 2013CategoriesGoddard Space Flight CenterMarsMAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN)Planetary SciencePlanetary Science Division Pre-Separation SequenceThe Centaur’s small thrusters are positioning the stage and MAVEN into the proper attitude before releasing the 5,410-pound spacecraft to fly on its own. NASA Science Editorial TeamNovember 18, 2013CategoriesGoddard Space Flight CenterMarsMAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN)Planetary SciencePlanetary Science Division