Mars Express MRS Extended Mission: Global Gravity Measurements from 2010-2012

Mars Express Radio Science data collected by NASA from 2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31. This dataset provides Global Gravity measurements for Mars, with a specific time sample covering 2012-06-23T07:07:07.000 to 2012-06-23T10:54:06.500.

Use Cases

• Modeling the Martian gravity field based on radio science measurements
• Analyzing temporal variations in gravity data collected during the extended mission phase
• Correlating gravity anomalies with Martian geological features mentioned in the description
• Calibrating or validating other Mars orbital datasets using the precise time-stamped measurements

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative NASA Mars Express mission
• Covers a defined two-year extended mission phase from 2010 to 2012
• Includes precise timestamped measurements for a specific observation period

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
• Data may reflect temporal bias inherent to the specific 2010-2012 collection window

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Collected via Mars Express spacecraft Radio Science instrument

Time Range

2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 14:13:47.674341; freshness should be verified

Geography

Mars (global)