MARS EXPRESS MRS: Mars Gravity Data from Extended Mission 2010-2012

A Mars Express Radio Science dataset collected by NASA from 2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31. It contains Global Gravity measurements for a specific observation period on 2012-07 19, from 05:22:40.000 to 07:48:00.500. The dataset was last updated on the platform in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Modeling the Martian gravity field based on radio science measurements.
• Analyzing temporal variations in gravity data collected during a specific observation window.
• Researching planetary interior structure using data from the Mars Express extended mission.
• Calibrating or validating other orbital datasets with precise radio science observations.

Strengths

• Data originates from NASA's Mars Express mission, a primary scientific source.
• Covers a defined two-year extended mission phase from 2010 to 2012.
• Provides a precise timestamp for a specific gravity measurement observation.

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.

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, with a specific observation on 2012-07-19.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 15:48:10.001665; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars (global coverage implied by 'Global Gravity').