MARS EXPRESS MRS: Mars Gravity Measurements from 2010-2012

Mars Express Radio Science data collected by NASA during the extended mission phase from 2010-01-01 to 2012-12 31. The dataset provides global gravity measurements for Mars, with a specific record covering the time interval 2012-06-18T08:15:29.000 to 2012-06-18T11:59:54.500.

Use Cases

• Modeling the Martian gravity field based on radio science measurements.
• Analyzing temporal variations in gravity data collected during the extended mission phase.
• Integrating global gravity data with other planetary datasets for geological studies.

Strengths

• Data originates from the NASA Mars Express mission, a recognized scientific source.
• Covers a defined extended mission period from 2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31.
• Provides a specific, high-precision time range for a gravity measurement record.

Limitations

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

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Collected via Mars Express Radio Science instrument.

Time Range

2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 06:10:12.979896; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars (global)