MARS EXPRESS HRSC: Map-Projected Mars Imagery from Orbits 18976 to 21487

National Aeronautics and Space Administration's MARS EXPRESS HRSC MAP PROJECTED REFDR EXTENSION7 V4.0 dataset contains geo-referenced and map-projected data products acquired by the HRSC camera on the Mars Express spacecraft. The data covers orbits 18976 to 21487 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 imagery.
• Analyze surface geology and morphology based on map-projected camera data.
• Train machine learning models for crater or feature detection based on orbital imagery.
• Conduct temporal change analysis on specific Martian regions based on orbital coverage.

Strengths

• Data is geo-referenced and map-projected, indicating a processed, analysis-ready state.
• Covers a specific sequence of orbits (18976 to 21487), providing a defined temporal scope.
• Produced by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a recognized authority in space 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.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Acquired by the HRSC camera on the Mars Express spacecraft.

Time Range

Covers orbits 18976 to 21487.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 14:58:40.365812; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars