MARS EXPRESS MRS: Global Gravity Measurements from 2010-2012 Extended Mission

A Mars Express Radio Science dataset collected by NASA from 2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31. The data provides Global Gravity measurements, with a specific record covering the time period 2012-08-25T06:07:48.000 to 2012-08-25T08:51:14.500.

Use Cases

• Modeling the internal structure and density distribution of Mars based on gravity field data.
• Analyzing temporal variations in the Martian gravity field from time-series radio science measurements.
• Calibrating and validating orbital dynamics models for the Mars Express spacecraft.
• Supporting comparative planetary studies by providing gravity data for Mars.

Strengths

• Data collected during a defined 3-year extended mission phase (2010-2012).
• Provides Global Gravity measurements, a key geophysical dataset for Mars.
• Specific time-stamped record provided for a sample interval in August 2012.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data is stored in a BIN format, which may require specialized tools for access and interpretation.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Collected via Mars Express spacecraft Radio Science experiments.

Time Range

2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 07:37:39.492170; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars (global)