MARS EXPRESS HRSC: Map-Projected Mars Imagery from Orbits 23997 to 29016

Map-projected and geo-referenced imagery of Mars was captured by the High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) aboard the Mars Express spacecraft. The dataset covers observations from orbit numbers 23997 through 29016 and is processed to CODMAC level 4. NASA produced this data, which was last updated in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze Martian surface geology based on map-projected imagery
• Create topographic models based on stereo camera data
• Study temporal changes on the Martian surface based on orbital coverage
• Train machine learning models for planetary feature detection based on satellite imagery

Strengths

• Data is geo-referenced and map-projected, indicating a processed, analysis-ready state.
• Covers a specific, defined range of orbits (23997 to 29016), providing a clear scope.
• Produced by NASA, an authoritative source for space science data.

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.
• The license is listed as 'other-license-specified', requiring careful review before use.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Acquired by the HRSC camera on the Mars Express spacecraft.

Time Range

Coverage corresponds to orbits 23997 to 29016.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 16:03:08.459958; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars