MARS EXPRESS MRS: Mars Gravity Measurements from Extended Mission

Mars Express Radio Science gravity data collected by NASA between 2010-01-01 and 2012-12-31. The dataset covers a specific measurement period from 2012-12-03T01:36:10.000 to 2012-12-03T05:45:07.500. It provides global gravity measurements for Mars.

Use Cases

• Model Mars's gravity field based on radio science measurements.
• Analyze temporal variations in gravity data from the specified measurement period.
• Study planetary interior composition using global gravity data.
• Validate or compare gravity models derived from other Mars missions.

Strengths

• Data originates from a NASA mission, suggesting authoritative collection.
• Provides a specific, high-resolution time range for gravity measurements.
• Covers a global scope for Mars.

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Radio Science data collection from the Mars Express spacecraft.

Time Range

Extended mission phase 2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31, with a specific measurement from 2012-12-03T01:36:10.000 to 2012-12-03T05:45:07.500.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 08:28:44.592285; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars (global)