MAVEN Solar Wind Ion Analyzer (IMAGE) NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Caption The MAVEN Solar Wind Ion Analyzer will study ions in the Martian atmosphere, a key component for better understanding the planet's evolution. Credit University of Colorado at Boulder LASP Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.