MARS EXPRESS MRS: Mars Global Gravity Measurements from 2012

Mars Express Radio Science data collected during the extended mission phase from 2010-01-01 to 2012-12 31. The dataset contains global gravity measurements for a specific time interval on 2012-04-26. It was created by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and last updated on 2026-03-13.

Use Cases

• Modeling the internal structure of Mars based on global gravity measurements.
• Analyzing temporal variations in the Martian gravitational field based on the specified time interval.
• Calibrating or validating other orbital gravity datasets for Mars.
• Studying the relationship between Martian topography and gravity anomalies.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative Mars Express mission operated by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
• Covers a defined two-year extended mission phase from 2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31.
• Provides a specific, high-resolution time interval for gravity measurements on 2012-04-26.

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

Collected via the Mars Express spacecraft's Radio Science instrument.

Time Range

Extended mission phase: 2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31. Specific measurement interval: 2012-04-26T09:37:22.000 to 2012-04-26T11:33:39.500.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 15:55:17.527030; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars (global coverage).