MARS EXPRESS HRSC: Map-Projected Mars Imagery from Orbits 13961-16468

NASA's MARS EXPRESS HRSC MAP PROJECTED REFDR EXTENSION5 V4.0 dataset contains geo-referenced and map-projected data products from the HRSC camera aboard the Mars Express spacecraft. The data covers orbits 13961 to 16468 and is classified as CODMAC level 4. The dataset was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Use Cases

• Generate Martian topographic maps based on geo-referenced and map-projected data.
• Analyze surface geology and morphology based on high-resolution stereo camera (HRSC) imagery.
• Train machine learning models for automated feature detection on planetary surfaces based on satellite imagery.
• Conduct temporal change analysis on the Martian surface based on data from specific orbit ranges.

Strengths

• Data is geo-referenced and map-projected, indicating a processed, analysis-ready state.
• Covers a specific, defined range of orbits (13961 to 16468).
• Produced by NASA, a leading authority in planetary science.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Collection Method

Acquired by the HRSC camera on the Mars Express spacecraft.

Time Range

Covered by orbits 13961 to 16468.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 06:06:34.834058; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars