MARS EXPRESS MRS: Mars Global Gravity Measurements from 2010-2012

Mars Express Radio Science data collected by NASA between 2010-01-01 and 2012-12-31. The dataset provides global gravity measurements for Mars, with a specific sample time range from 2012-06-20T09:12:03.000 to 2012 06-20T12:39:55.500.

Use Cases

• Modeling the internal structure of Mars based on global gravity measurements
• Analyzing temporal variations in the Martian gravitational field from time-series data
• Calibrating or validating other orbital gravity datasets for Mars
• Studying planetary formation and evolution using precise gravity field data

Strengths

• Data collected by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a recognized space agency
• Covers a defined two-year mission phase from 2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31
• Provides global gravity coverage for the planet Mars

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Row count is 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 Mars Express spacecraft Radio Science experiment

Time Range

2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31 (extended mission phase)

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 18:58:27.459112; freshness should be verified

Geography

Mars (global)