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 2012-08-10T08:34:10.000 to 2012 08-10T11:07:20.500. It 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 the extended mission phase.
• Studying the internal structure and composition of Mars using global gravity data.
• Calibrating or validating other orbital or geophysical models of Mars.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative NASA Mars Express mission.
• Covers a defined two-year extended mission period from 2010 to 2012.
• Provides a specific, high-precision sample time range for a gravity measurement event.

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 Mars Express spacecraft Radio Science instrument.

Time Range

2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 06:46:54.273129; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars (global)